Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit (2-part choir - (Soprano and Tenor) by Stephen DeCesare 2-Part - Digital Sheet Music
By Stephen DeCesareBlessed Are the Poor in Spirit
A reflective and deeply prayerful setting of the first Beatitude (Matthew 5:3) for the refrain and Psalm 146 for the verses, Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit invites singers and listeners into the quiet humility at the heart of Christ’s teaching.Written in a simple, meditative style, this piece explores spiritual poverty not as weakness, but as surrender — the honest recognition of our need for God. The melody unfolds gently and reverently, allowing the text to remain central and singable for parish use. Harmonies support without overpowering, creating a grounded, accessible sound suitable for Communion, All Saints, Ordinary Time, retreats, or Beatitude-themed liturgies.This setting emphasizes clarity of Scripture, emotional sincerity, and prayerful depth, making it especially effective in moments of reflection.Ideal for:• Communion meditation• All Saints celebrations• Retreat settings• Parish choirs seeking meaningful, text-centered repertoireAn accompaniment track is also available.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Ensembles:
- 2-Part
- Genres:
- Contemporary Christian Folk
- Composers:
- Stephen DeCesare
- Publishers:
- Exultet Music
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- Stephen DeCesare
- Arrangers:
- Stephen DeCesare
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 3
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1837847
Composed by Stephen DeCesare. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christian, Contemporary, Folk, Religious, Sacred. 3 pages. Exultet Music #1397424. Published by Exultet Music (A0.1837847).A reflective and deeply prayerful setting of the first Beatitude (Matthew 5:3) for the refrain and Psalm 146 for the verses, Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit invites singers and listeners into the quiet humility at the heart of Christ’s teaching.
Written in a simple, meditative style, this piece explores spiritual poverty not as weakness, but as surrender — the honest recognition of our need for God. The melody unfolds gently and reverently, allowing the text to remain central and singable for parish use. Harmonies support without overpowering, creating a grounded, accessible sound suitable for Communion, All Saints, Ordinary Time, retreats, or Beatitude-themed liturgies.
This setting emphasizes clarity of Scripture, emotional sincerity, and prayerful depth, making it especially effective in moments of reflection.
Ideal for:
• Communion meditation
• All Saints celebrations
• Retreat settings
• Parish choirs seeking meaningful, text-centered repertoire
An accompaniment track is also available.
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- ArrangeMe:
- Exultet Music
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Stephen DeCesare
- Ensemble:
- 2-Part
- Publisher:
- Exultet Music