blessed are the poor
for they shall suffer
they shall face critics
and they shall be silent
blessed are the poor
for they shall rely on hope
they shall seek comfort
and they shall be patient
blessed are the poor
for they shall know hunger
they shall welcome charity
and they shall be grateful
blessed are the poor
for they shall endure pain
they shall receive pity
and they shall feel shame
yes, blessed are the poor
for they shall lean on faith
they shall trust god
and they shall count on heaven
