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Matthew 5:3-12 [Russian]

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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Vo tsarstvii Tvoem, Op. 31, No. 4 (1910), composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Vo tsarstvii Tvoyem (The Beatitudes)

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Vo Tsarstvii. Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Choral octavo. With Language: Church Slavonic. Published by Musica Russica (MR.Ra-005).

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Luke 11:2-4 [Latin]

2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

3 Give us day by day our daily bread.

4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

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Pater noster, composed by Francesco dell’Aiolle [a.k.a. Francesco de Layolle] (1492-1540)


Performed by Magdala, conductor David Skinner

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Psalm 60:1-2,11-12

1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.

2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.

11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

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O God Thou hast cast us out, composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

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SSAATB solo voices, SSAATTB chorus and organ – Level A-B (very easy – easy). Composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Edited by Richard Lyne. Mixed Voices. Church Music Society Publications. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. Duration 4′. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193953505).

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Psalm 63:1-5,8

1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

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O God, Thou Art my God, composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Henry Purcell: O God, Thou Art my God (SATB)

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Composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Edited by Anthony Lewis and Nigel Fortune. Music Sales America. Baroque, Choral. 12 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV460005. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14023701).

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