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“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Because you understood your lack, Your deficit of soul, You held aloft your empty sack To Heaven’s welfare dole. Though others said, “I have no need, I’m rich forevermore.” --(Not knowing that their state, indeed Was wretched, blind, and poor)-- You looked within your heart, perceived Your insufficiency, And Heaven’s Kingdom you received To end your poverty.
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Apr 30, 2017
Apr 30, 2017 at 7:08 PM UTC
Beatitude #1: Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Because you understood your lack, Your deficit of soul, You held aloft your empty sack To Heaven’s welfare dole. Though others said, “I have no need, I’m rich forevermore.” --(Not knowing that their state, indeed Was wretched, blind, and poor)-- You looked within your heart, perceived Your insufficiency, And Heaven’s Kingdom you received To end your poverty.
Based on Matthew 5:3
amy-foreman
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Apr 30, 2017
Apr 30, 2017 at 7:08 PM UTC
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