Blessed Are You

Do you know how blessed you are when you are poor
When your spirit has been tried, your hope outpoured?
Do you know how lovely will be your reward?
Yours is the kingdom

Do you know how blessed you are when you must mourn
When the tears are endless rivers in your soul?
You shall feel the hand of God that draws you close
In consolation

Blessed are you, blessed are you
in whatever trials and troubles you walk through
The love of God will not abandon you
Blessed are you

Do you know how blessed you are when hunger comes
When no earthly drink can slake the thirst within?
It is then you find the fullness of his love
poured out upon you

And when peace is like a rumor on the wind
And when mercy fails to make her presence known
Hope will give you all you need to be a light
That heals the darkness

Blessed are you, blessed are you
In whatever trials and troubles you walk through
The love of God will not abandon you
Blessed are you

Ooh

O my child, there will be struggles still to come
Persecutions for the sake of love and truth
Do not be afraid, for you are not alone
Blessed are you

Blessed are you, blessed are you
In whatever trials and troubles you walk through
The love of God will not abandon you
Blessed are you

The love of God will not abandon you
Blessed are you

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