BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART.
By J. E. Green
Blessed are they who are pure in heart,
Living calm lives of holiness;
Ever aiming from sin to depart,
Seeking the Saviour’s righteousness;
Striving to gain a spotless robe,
(Even than snow ’tis whiter far,)
Doing their fellow creatures good; Aiming to dwell where angels are,
Reaching forward to gain the prize
Eternal life, if they faithful prove Thinking naught too great sacrifice,
Heeding the words of Him they love.
Evil in act, or word, or thought, Putting away, and placing the mind
Upon the dear Saviour who for them bought
Redemption from sin of every kind.
Evil recitals the heart pollute, Inciting to sin and staining the soul.
Ne’er list to vile tales, but seek to refute, Hasten to flee from the tempter’s control.
Ever remember that life is too short
And precious by far, in sin to waste.
Remember also the Lord hath said
The pure in heart shall be surely blessed.