Here (in my opinion) is something beautiful.

Without a confident knowledge of any language except English, one cannot follow the words.

But I am assured that they are the Beatitudes – words of Jesus Christ as found in Saint Matthew’s gospel (chapter 5).

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

Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.

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

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

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

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

Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’s sake: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Blessed are you when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The music is beautiful – as also are the words.

As is very appropriate, considering that they are the words of God himself.