Rejoice, rejoice, and be glad: 

Your reward is great in heaven.

Happy are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom, 

Happy are the gentle, for theirs is the land. 

Happy are the mourners, for they shall be joyful,

Those who work for justice will have their victory.

Happy the forgiving, for theirs is forgiveness,

Happy are the pure of heart for they shall see the Lord. 

Happy those who suffer, for theirs is the kingdom, 

Happy are the peaceful for they are heirs of God.