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Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Beaten and abused, ill-treated, Though you never gave them cause, Pushed around, exploited, cheated, --Not for breaking any laws-- Only for the path you followed, Seeking Truth and giving Grace, Trusting in that Name, so hallowed, Glory shining in your face. Righteousness that made them spiteful, Goodness that brought out their worst, Now you’ve suffered for what’s rightful, Like the prophets from the first. Lift your heads up, all afflicted, Know there comes another day, When the Kingdom, as predicted Comes into your hands to stay.
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Apr 30, 2017
Apr 30, 2017 at 7:18 PM UTC
Beatitude #8: They Which Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Beaten and abused, ill-treated, Though you never gave them cause, Pushed around, exploited, cheated, --Not for breaking any laws-- Only for the path you followed, Seeking Truth and giving Grace, Trusting in that Name, so hallowed, Glory shining in your face. Righteousness that made them spiteful, Goodness that brought out their worst, Now you’ve suffered for what’s rightful, Like the prophets from the first. Lift your heads up, all afflicted, Know there comes another day, When the Kingdom, as predicted Comes into your hands to stay.
Based on Matthew 5:10
amy-foreman
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Apr 30, 2017
Apr 30, 2017 at 7:18 PM UTC
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