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We Are the Light of the World
One of the first 1960s catholic folk hymns
based on the Beatitudes adapted by Jean Anthony Greif 1898-1981
arranged by Tom Tomaszek (c) 1966 by Vernacular Hymns Publishing,
Slightly different from the official arrangement available by OCP
Somber 4
[Intro]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
[Verse]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Theirs is the kingdom of God.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 2]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who are meek and humble,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will inherit the earth.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 3]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will be comforted.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
[Chorus]
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 4]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless those who hunger and thirst for justice,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will be satisfied.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 5]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who show others mercy,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will know mercy too.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
One of the first 1960s catholic folk hymns
based on the Beatitudes adapted by Jean Anthony Greif 1898-1981
arranged by Tom Tomaszek (c) 1966 by Vernacular Hymns Publishing,
Slightly different from the official arrangement available by OCP
Somber 4
[Intro]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
[Verse]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Theirs is the kingdom of God.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 2]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who are meek and humble,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will inherit the earth.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 3]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will be comforted.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
[Chorus]
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 4]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless those who hunger and thirst for justice,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will be satisfied.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
[Verse 5]
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Blessed are they who show others mercy,
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
They will know mercy too.
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 Am7
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy;
Dm7 Am7 Dm7 C
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
F C F
We are the light of the world,
F Dm7 A
May our light shine before all,
F C F Dm A Dm Am Dm Am
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
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