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The Beatitudes (Sergei Rachmaninoff)
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- Edition notes: English translation, loosely arranged from Rachmaninoff's 4 voice version, which is notated in 6/8.
General Information
Title: The Beatitudes (Во царствіи Твоемъ) (excerpt from mvt. 4b)
Larger work: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB with divisi
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: Church Slavonic
Instruments: a cappella
Published:
Description: This movement exists in a double chorus version (4a) as well as a 4-part reduction.
External websites: 1910 edition at IMSLP
Original text and translations
English text
How blest the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
How blest are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
How blest are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
How blest are those who thirst and hunger for righteousness, for they will be filled.
How blest are the merciful, for the merciful will receive mercy.
How blest are they who have pure heart, for they will see God.
How blest are those who bring peace, for they shall be called the children of God.
How blest are the persecuted for righteousness sake, theirs shall be the kingdom of Heaven.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in Heaven.
Matthew 5:3-10, 12a
French translation
by Henri Dupraz
Heureux les pauvres d'esprit, car à eux est le royaume des Cieux.
Heureux ceux qui sont affigés, car ils seront consolés.
Heureux les doux, car ils recevront la terre en héritage.
Heureux ceux qui ont soif et faim de justice, car ils sertont rassasiés.
Heureux les misericordieux, car ils recevront miséricorde.
Heureux ceux qui ont un coeur pur, car ils verront Dieu.
Heureux ceux qui oeuvrent pour la paix, car ils seront appelés enfants de Dieu.
Heureux ceux qui sont persécutés au nom de la justice, à eux sera le royaume des cieux.
Réjouissez-vous et soyez heureux car votre récompense sera grande dans les cieux.
