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Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Richard Avery; Donald Marsh Hymnal Title: The Worshiping Church Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 55543 23151 11212 Used With Text: O How Blest Are the Poor in Spirit

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Oh, How Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Author: Avery, Richard K., 1934-; Donald S. Marsh, 1923-2010 Appears in 4 hymnals Hymnal Title: Community of Christ Sings Refrain First Line: Blessed and happy we shall be Topics: Zion—Reign of God; Blessing; Children of God; Encouragement; Joy; Mercy; Mourning; Non-Violence; Peacemaking; Zion-Reign of God Used With Tune: THE BEATITUDES Text Sources: Scripture text

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Oh, How Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Author: Avery, Richard K., 1934-; Donald S. Marsh, 1923-2010 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #378 (2013) Hymnal Title: Community of Christ Sings Refrain First Line: Blessed and happy we shall be Topics: Zion—Reign of God; Blessing; Children of God; Encouragement; Joy; Mercy; Mourning; Non-Violence; Peacemaking; Zion-Reign of God Languages: English Tune Title: THE BEATITUDES

O How Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Author: Richard K. Avery, 1934 -; Donald S. Marsh, 1923 -; Rosalee Elser, 1925 - Hymnal: Hymns of the Saints #322 (1982) Hymnal Title: Hymns of the Saints Refrain First Line: Blessed and happy we shall be Topics: Comfort; God's Love; Hope; Humility; Justice; Kingdom of God; Mercy; National and World Peace; Purity and Piety; Servanthood; Trust; Zion Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11 Languages: English Tune Title: THE BEATITUDES

O How Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Author: Richard Avery; Donald Marsh Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #229 (1989) Hymnal Title: Sing Joyfully Refrain First Line: Blessed and happy we shall be Lyrics: 1 O how blest are the poor in spirit, Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. And how blest are the sad and mournful; They'll be consoled by God. Refrain: Blest and happy we shall be. Listen to the Master's word! Soon the kingdom's coming-- watch and see: the Kingdom of the Lord! 2 O how blest are the meek and humble, They will inherit the earth. And how blest those who hunger for goodness, They all will feast with God. (Refrain) 3 O how blest are the mercy givers, Such mercy they will receive. And how blest are the pure in heart, They surely will see God. (Refrain) 4 O how blest are the true peace-makers, They will be known as God's children; And how blest those who suffer for justice, They will be honored by God. (Refrain) Topics: Scripture Songs; Joy; Peace Languages: English Tune Title: [O how blessed are the poor in spirit]

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Richard K. Avery

1934 - 2020 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Composer of "THE BEATITUDES (Avery and Marsh)" Rv Richard Kinsey Avery USA 1934-2020Born in the Central Valley of CA, he attended schools at Exeter, CA, where his family was active in the First Presbyterian Church. He decided to become a Christian minister at age 14 while at a Presbyterian youth conference. He attended Redlands U, Redlands, CA. He then attended Union Theological Seminary, NYC. He participated in the University Choir and associated with Christian friends there. He became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, NY, (FPCPJ) for 40 years. Musically inclined, he composed a variety of songs (both lyrics and music), mostly with his close friend, Rv Donald S Marsh. Avery was commentator, preacher, and song leader for the duo, while Marsh conducted drama events and conducted three choirs. Together, they wrote over 150 published hymns, carols, and anthems. In 1967 the two founded Proclamation Productions, with sales later handled by Hope Publishing Company. With Marsh, he led conference and church assemblies in new forms of worship in all 50 states from the late 1960s into the early 2000s. These events included 30 years of summer seminars at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. At Port Jervis, NY, Avery founded a community center for poor people called the ‘Hope Center’. He was also a member of and chairman of the board of directors of Mercy Community Hospital. His church, FPCPJ, was a prominent center for creative forms of worship, music, and drama, providing many concerts and theatrical events for the community. He was also involved with Westminster Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, where he served as music leader after retirement from the NY church. In 2003 he founded a small magazine, ‘Santa Fe Theologians’, serving as editor, and later, as manager of Santa Fe Theologians Institutes, which held public forums on contemporary issues. He was also a member of the World Affairs Forum, the Council on International Relations, the Santa Fe Symposium, and the Coro de Camara chorale ensemble. He died at Santa Fe, NM, never having married. John Perry

Donald S. Marsh

1923 - 2010 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Composer of "THE BEATITUDES (Avery and Marsh)" Donald Stuart Marsh USA 1923-2010. Born at Akron, OH, he spent his early years in Singapore and Sumatra, Indonesia, where his father was an accountant for rubber plantations. He attended Western Maryland College, Westminster, MD (now McDaniel College). He then attended the U of Houston, TX, and received Masters degrees in music, art, and drama. For 17 years he was involved with theatre, concert, and TV work in NYC as actor, choreographer, teacher, and pianist. For three decades he served at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis (FPCPJ), along with pastor, Richard K Avery, his friend and partner for 50 years. As an ordained elder, he directed 75+ plays and musicals, and conducted three choirs. With pastor Avery, the two wrote and published 150+ songs. They formed Proclamation Productions to publish their works. Later, Hope Publishing handled their sales. Don spent his retirement years at Santa Fe, NM, with his friend, Avery. He died at Santa Fe, never having married. His record is staggering. He directed two full productions each year; created the church’s High Tea concerts; and for years, wrote a new musical to be performed at the annual Thanksgiving weekend Holiday Fair. All this in addition to directing the choirs for Sunday services. He was head of the ‘Presby Players’ there, and is believed to be the longest-running director of a church arts group in America. Proclamation Publications collections of works include: ‘Hymns Hot and Carols Cool’ (1967); ‘More, More, More’ (1970); ‘Songs For the Search’ (1970; ‘Alive and Singing’ (1971); ‘Songs For Easter People’ (1972); three volumes of ‘Hymns and Carols’ (1974-1979); and ‘Songs For Special Occasions’ (1980). John Perry

Rosalee Elser

1925 - 2007 Person Name: Rosalee Elser, 1925 - Hymnal Title: Hymns of the Saints Alterer of "O How Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit" in Hymns of the Saints