Blest are the Merciful

Theme song for World Youth Day 2016

I lift my eyes to the mountains; from where shall help come to me?
My help comes from the Lord my God, for he is merciful.
When we are lost he searches for us, to hold us in his arms.
His holy blood will heal our wounds to breathe new life into us.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Unless the Lord forgives when we fall we wouldn't be able to stand,
but he forgives, he pardons us. Let us do the same.
God paid our debts with the blood of his Son who rose alive from the tomb.
Our spirit within cries out to the world: Jesus is the Lord!

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


So cast aside your fear and have faith.
Give your cares to the Lord and trust in Him for He is risen.
The Lord your God is alive!
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Original music and lyrics by Jakub Blycharz
English translation by Henry Michael Kurylewski