Blest are the meek, for the whole earth shall be theirs.
Je-sus meant by this that those who were fond of peace, and did not love strife, might dwell where they chose, and would be blest in this world and the world to come.
Blest are those who hun-ger and thirst for that which is good, for they shall be filled.
This meant that those who sought to do right and to grow in grace had but to pray to God, and he would give them all the strength they might need from day to day.
Blest are those who are kind and good, for the Lord will be kind to them in their hour of need.
Blest are those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Those who are pure in heart will be fond of good works, and will lead good lives, and God will not turn his face from them.
Blest are the peace-ma-kers—those who try to keep the peace and to put an end to strife—for they shall be called the chil-dren of God.
Blest are those who are ill-used for my sake, for the more the world hates them the more will God love them.