It was written by Louisiana-based seminarians' folk-Mass group, The Dameans. Later publications attribute the words to Mike Balhoff (b 1946), and the tune to Darryl Ducote (b. 1945).
The song was first published by Damean Music in 1973. with revisions in 1978 and
1987. Sheet music is still available from OCP Publications (link
below). Hymnals where it has been published include:
- Breaking Bread (Vol. 39), OCP, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2019
- Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.), OCP, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2015
- Journeysongs (2nd ed.), OCP, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2003
The tune has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of E, the first few notes
of the melody are B,B,B,B, B,C C_ B,B, B,_ with accompanying chords E7 / F#m7 / E7 /
F#m7.
Downloads
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Examples
Virtual choir with band
Professional recording by The Dameans (remastered?)
Singer with multi-track recording)
Singer with guitar
Singer with midi-keyboard
Singer with backing track, words on-screen
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1. Blest are you, the poor who trust the Father with your lives,
... For within your heart is born the Kingdom of the Lord.
Chorus:
Let your light shine for all the world to see:
the brightness of your life within, the peace that sets you free.
Let your light shine to fill your nights and days;
all will see the deeds you do and give your Father praise.
2. Blest are you, the lowly ones, who know your need to share,
... For within your heart is born the Kingdom of the Lord.
3. Blest are those whose mercy shows the Father's love to all,
... For within your heart is born the Kingdom of the Lord.
4. Blest are you who work for peace among the Father's own,
... For within your heart is born the Kingdom of the Lord.
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