Verse. His seed shall be mighty upon earth.
The gospel from John, section xxii.
The Lord spake unto the Jews that came unto him, This is the will.... ending, at the last day.[44]
Then the beatitudes in tone ii.
In thy kingdom remember us, O Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.