Poor in spirit

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Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Those whose face, the earthly rich despise,
Those lowly and yet classified
As dumb by the earthly wise.
Blessed and blessed still are those
Who yearn to be called home
Knowing none in this world they own,
They lack the wealth of foolishness,
They chew only on the ancient meat
Of bitter-sweet meal,
Not 'cos they desire to be earthly-even,
But they set apart their desires on heaven,
Where riches are truly rich,
To them belongs the kingdom of heaven.
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