Your Redemption Draweth Nigh
Eternal Hope: Embracing the Beatitudes in 'Your Redemption Draweth Nigh'
Lyrics
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Blessed are those who are humble and dependent on God.
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven
They will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn
Blessed are those who mourn and grieve.
For God shall comfort them
God will provide comfort to those who mourn.
Blessed are the meek
Blessed are the gentle and humble.
For they shall inherit the earth
They will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
For behold with the clouds of heaven
A reference to a divine figure, the Son of Man, coming with clouds.
One like the Son of Man is coming
A continuation of the description of the Son of Man's coming.
Rejoice and lift your head up to the sky, your redemption draweth nigh
Encouragement to rejoice as the time of redemption is approaching.
Blessed are those who show mercy for that is what they surely will receive
Blessed are those who show mercy; they will receive mercy.
How blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see Elohim
Blessed are the pure in heart; they will see God.
Blessed are those who make peace they shall be called the children of God
Blessed are peacemakers; they will be recognized as children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness
Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness' sake.
For behold with the clouds of heaven
Reiteration of the Son of Man's coming with clouds.
One like the Son of Man is coming
Continuation of the description of the Son of Man's coming.
Rejoice and lift your head up to the sky, your redemption draweth nigh
Rejoice, as the time of redemption is drawing near.
Treat others as you would be treated for this ha Torah et ha Neviim
Advocacy for treating others with the same kindness you desire; a reference to Torah and Prophets.
Rejoice and lift your head up to the sky, your redemption draweth nigh
Reiteration of the call to rejoice as redemption approaches.
Blessed are you when men speak evil of you on account of Yeshua
Blessed are those who face persecution for following Yeshua (Jesus).
For like the prophets before you, your reward in heaven is great
Their reward in heaven is compared to the prophets who faced similar opposition.
For behold with the clouds of heaven
Reiteration of the Son of Man's coming with clouds.
One like the Son of Man is coming
Continuation of the description of the Son of Man's coming.
Rejoice and lift your head up to the sky, your redemption draweth nigh
Encouragement to rejoice, emphasizing the imminent arrival of redemption.
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