O blest are they (Thurlow Weed)
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- Editor: Thurlow Weed (submitted 2013-08-26). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 19 kB Copyright: CPDL
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General Information
Title: O blest are they
Composer: Thurlow Weed
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
First published: 2013
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Original text and translations
English text
O blest are they who in their love compassion hold for those in need;
For they shall find, when faced by foes, The Lord is their defense indeed.
When all the evils earth can dream are cast on me, my faith to break;
Their rage I temper through God’s grace, and bear them boldly for God’s sake.
The hands which shared my broken bread, my love with their deceit repaid;
And friends whose trust I counted mine have left me wounded and betrayed.
To me, O Lord, in mercy turn; your favor, my most treasured prize;
My mouth shall sing redemption’s song, and tears of love wash clean my eyes.