Thanks for such a beautiful summarising message that encapsulates all ghe Beatitudes. My grandchildren enjoy a picture book I have that is based on an African story about how a new baby is given its own song at birth by its parents. This song is taught to the whole community. As the child grows up, it can identify its unique song. If the child ever does anything immoral, unlike its genuine character, the community sings the song to this one so he or she can recognise what is true about them and reform their character. I love your idea, Chet, that Jesus has shown us how to be in harmony with ourselves and each other. We are God's song.

WOW! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HYMN YOU'VE SUNG HERE!!! THANK YOU, CHET.

What a great lift to wrap up the Beatitudes! Song of Scripture = spirit of Scripture = love's song or spiritual sheet music. This lovely audio piece is a note on a heavily scale... Love is flowing.... Thanks so much

Beautiful interpretation, excellent summary!
Joyful singing, everyone!

Chet, Thank you for a great lift.

Hi Chet,

Here are some lyrics for hearts desiring to sing - for Aurora, Syria, & others:

There is no law of sin and death;
There is no warrior gene.
We step in the light as we heed its glow;
Protected from the darkness sometimes felt.
We seek to bless as we engage to love;
Nurturing His children below, and serving our Father above.

Thank you, Chet, for the idea of spiritual sheet music for the songs and "be-attitudes" in our hearts.
Peter J.

Thanks so much Chet, for an inspiring Lift.Seeing the Beatitudes as our musical script to express love and harmony to our fellow man. Just lovely !

My husband has just reminded me, on hearing this, there is a book called 'the lovesong of the universe' - such a great title, and seems to fit today's Lift. The idea of singing and harmonising with Jesus teachings, especially the Beatitudes is such a beautiful way to conclude this series. Thank you all so much.

The letter of the Beatitudes seem to have its basis in the melody of the 10 Commandments, each one is a note in the heavenly scale.
We sing this sweet, powerful song, loving God above anything else and accepting the 10 Commandments as our own, knowing that with them the whole humanity will be blessed.
ESPAÑOL
La letra de las Bienaventuranzas pareciera tener su base en la melodía de los 10 Mandamientos, cada una de ellas es una nota en la escala celestial.
Cantamos esta dulce, poderosa canción, amando a Dios por sobre todas las cosas y aceptando los 10 Mandamientos como nuestros, sabiendo que con ellos toda la humanidad será bendecida.

Great reminder Chet....the legacy of the beatitudes is "The Song" for us to sing.....even if we only hum
along!

yes chet,you sang a beautiful song today thank you, it brought tears to my eyes especially as i am really trying to understand and to know how to really LOVE my neighbours,individualy,everyone, met or not m

et,in harmony or not in harmony,just getting in there to love them no matter what.its not always easy.So,with the guidance of this heavenly sheet music may God lead me to what i am yearning for.,a deep and sincere love for all his childeren.thank you again love and peace to all

thank you.

Many thanks Chet for pointing out the beautiful link between the beatitudes and the ten commandments. "To love God with all our heart and soul and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves." "Love the Lord thy God:/ Love is staff and rod/ For heart and soul and mind./ In this command forever strong,/ To silence thoughts of wrong/ All laws fulfillment find." (Christian Science Hymnal #180).

Thank you! The hymn for this morning is 'God's song'! I love it! Thank you BOL for these Daily Lifts on the Beatitudes! They have met my needs so beautifully.

I LOVED IT! THANK YOU!

Thank you and all the Dialy Lifters for being the angels in God's choir. May Joy and Love be your day.

Thank you! Really beautiful!

Thank you,' Love one another word of revelation'.

"The beatitudes have to be sung" ! My, what a lovely thought! With all our singing in our churches, this song has to be added. thank you very much, Chet!
Of course, there is another song, Mrs. Eddy talks about: "The song of Christian Science is: "Work, work, work, watch and pray." - Mess. 1900, page 2

La música es un bello complemenyo del sentir espiritual y cuando está unida a un sentir cristiano nos eleva por sobre la materialidad llevándonos por regiones celestes.

Por razones particulares no estoy pudiendo asistir a la iglesia y extraño los himnos de cada Sermón porque continúan conmigo mientras voy caminando a tomar el omnibus tarareando los himnos que van alegrando el trayecto, recordándome el momento de inspiración del Sermón.

Hay música que roza el alma acariciándola también la letra ayuda cuando es inspirada y nos cuenta de los logros espirituales que conlleva en Sí la palabra que nos llega de un sentir al Cristo y a la Ciencia Cristiana en toda su manifestación de renunciamiento a todo lo ajeno a la Ciencia divina, donde se conjuga la más sublime melodía.

Muchas gracias Chet, cantemos entonces, y gocemos de la sublime música.

Amazing analogy. Thank you for this blessing.

So inspiring! I never saw the beatitudes in that light before. To know we can sing our love for God and man - how beautiful. So grateful for you sharing your inspiration. KW

Thank you so very much.

WOW! What a gift, Chet! The Commandments and Beatitudes are really special for each of us, and everyone. They come in two sizes: a gentle hum and a full scale anthem with symphony orchestra and vocal accompaniment. Thank you to the Production team, and the Board of Lectureship, and those lecturers who took part during this month. And flowers for everyone who contributed their thoughts and precious innermost feelings. I always feel these generous outpourings of joy and gratitude must make a significant difference to the people of the world even if the change isn't seen to awaken the world immediately. The difference will be seen and noticed.
Goodnight everyone, and see you all next week.

Thank you, Chet! How beautiful. Today's lift is true wisdom sung from your inspired heart.

We are harmonious notes in the heavenly scale, with Christ being the keynote. The sheet music is perfectly composed by God, the perfect Mind, and the title of the song is Love. Chet, thank you.

Thanks Chet,

Growing up, I loved the Lessons on Love as they seemed easy to understand. They were also the easiest to share with a friend. As I grew up I realized they were the hardest to live in their purest sense; not because I did not want to, but to be able to IMMEDIATELY replace thoughts of being wronged, displaced, angered, bothered etc, with love was/is not that easy. I still have much to do.

Christ Jesus healed the man's ear that Peter had cut of; that alerted me to my minutely duty to love, forgive, love, pray & love. The foundation of it all, is our understanding of our relationship to God; He is The Source of our strength, sustenance & direction.

All that I have ever lost, has been replaced many times with spiritual understanding, growth inspiration & strength. As Mrs. Eddy writes "loss is gain" leaving the material for the spiritual.

Daily I try to be alert to my duty. A few years ago a group of us were in the city photographing it when I became aware of a dove looking for some water. I got it, walked to the dove, stretched my hand out and it came and drank. I had not realized that many people stopped to observe the dove coming to me and drinking. One guy walked up and said he needed that moment and thanked me.

True love promotes growth; as we must always prove "that higher selfhood" (hymn 66/421). I make a lot of mistakes, but I seek forgiveness, learn, change and try to love & be joyous

Chet, DL Team, ALL, thank you for these last two weeks!

Very beautiful... thank you so much!

a lovely summary, thank you Chet, and what a great story from #1!

The Beatitudes came alive for me this week .Echo number 24.

Also thank you for the links to the lectures. Chet Manchester's

talk with young people on relationships was so honest and necessary.

What a blessing to have a discussion on what is so meaningful not only
to youth but to everyone.

A LOVEly conclusion to two inspiring weeks on the Beatitudes - thanks so much to everyone - those responsible for preparing and everyone who has commented. With all of us loving our neighbors as ourselves it will be a better world.

Thank you SO much Chet! "Gran finale"!!! :o)

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. I love reading of our collective thanks and blessings!

So happily join this song of love and praise to God and His creation - thank you, Chet and all! As with the Ten Commandments, I've been sharing these Daily Lifts on the Beatitudes with my grandchildren each day and so grateful for the blessings they are bringing to all. These Daily Lifts and all the work and workers of Church are truly such wonderful gifts of God's grace and love - thank you all!

Thanks Chet for the great wrap up for us! The Beatitudes are a song, aren't they?

And, I appreciate Jesus' wrap up to his disciples. He assures them first that they are blessed - and then that they "rejoice and be exceedingly glad".(Matt 5:12) Not just glad... but exceedingly glad!

Blessed and exceedingly glad. Sounds like spiritual harmony and singing for joy. Have a operatic weekend all!

A symphony of life!

WOW!

Betty - Canada

LOVE REFLECTED IN LOVE

Thank you, Chet, for such an inspiring "uplift". What a beautiful connection between the Beautitudes with the Commandments. The keynote is love.

I am a poet and I wrote this song lyric
that reinforces this Podcast.
Peace

MUSIC HEALS
by
Stephen John Kalinich
Dino Gugielmelli

AFTER ALL THE HEARTBREAK
THROUGH ALL THE STRESS AND TEARS
WHEN YOU’RE SHAKY ON THE EDGE
FULL OF DOUBTS AND FEARS
EACH STEP OF LIFE
REVEALS
MUSIC IS THE ANSWER
MUSIC HEALS

CHORUS:
MUSIC HEALS
YOU CAN TELL BY
HOW IT FEELS.
PUTS YOU IN TOUCH
WITH WHAT IS REAL.
IT OPENS UP
ENDLESSLY
ITS INSIDE OF
YOU AND ME.
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC HEALS.

2.
THERE IS NO DIRECTION
YOU CAN GO
EVEN WHEN YOU FEEL LONELY
INSIGNIFICANT AND LOW.
IT’S EVERYWHERE
IT’S ALWAYS THERE.
IT’S A MOVING
RHYTHMIC PRAYER.
FOLLOW IF YOU DARE.
MUSIC HEALS.

CHORUS:
MUSIC HEALS
YOU CAN TELL BY
HOW IT FEELS.
PUTS YOU IN TOUCH
WITH WHAT IS REAL.
IT OPENS UP
ENDLESSLY
INSIDE OF
YOU AND ME.
MUSIC MUSIC HEALS.

BRIDGE:
SLAMMED UP
AGAINST THE WALL
YOU FEEL SO LOST
AND SMALL.
NOTHING IS LEFT INSIDE YOUR HEART.
YOU’VE GIVEN LIFE YOUR ALL.
REACH DEEP DOWN
FOR ANOTHER MELODY
THAT WILL SET
YOUR SPIRIT FREE.
OH-OH-OH
MUSIC HEALS.
MUSIC HEALS MUSIC HEALS.

MUSIC CAN INSPIRE.
MUSIC IS A GIFT.
TOUCHES YOUR SOUL
GIVES YOU A LIFT.
MUSIC HEALS.

C.2005 STEPHEN JOHN KALINICH
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Hey you Paradigm Shifter ! That adds a whole new dynamic to the beatitudes. And ties them into a "unified force field'' with the larger realities & teachings. Ah, the spiritual cosmos keeps revealing itself to us -- with our receptivity, and with insight from folks like you. Abundant thanks.

The Beatitudes embrace such pure, wonderful, and guiding ideas ,and to think of them as a song lifts our understanding of God's love for us even higher. What a perfect metaphor you gave us Chet. I was feeling sorry that the Beatitudes lift series were coming to an end. I savored each day and looked forward to the next, knowing the lecturer would make fundamental truths more profound for us. But the way you wrapped it up just leaves us soaring in love and song about our benevolent and awesome God as well as cherishing one another. All the lifters bring their harmony to this song as well with heartfelt stories and insights.

There was a time last winter when I was sick, and the beauty of a song broke the mesmerism. It was the healing moment. God's expression through music can be very powerful. Again I love how you brought song to the Beatitudes.

We are so blessed and can be exceedingly glad, as Nancy #35 just wrote. So exceedingly glad!! And so exceedingly blessed!

An unending symphony of love and joy! Thank you Chet for giving us the frosting on the cake. The series has renewed my understanding of the Beatitudes and filled my heart with song. I love #1's comment that we are "God's song".
Many thanks to the lecturers, BOL, and Nate and his team for such inspiring lifts each day. Love and joy to all of you.

Thank you Chet.
Your lift was a song and you were singing it.

"Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud and honor
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages
Men and angels sing." Hymn 264

We are all in blended voices singing with the angels. How wonderful!

I would love the name of the book about the African boy that was mentioned by #1 to give to my granddaughter. Thanks so much

Thank you so very much, Chet, for this Finale! And TY to #27 Troy - so sweet and innocent - about the Love with a Dove! Yes, we all need to Rejoice and Dance and Sing in Gratitude to God's Great Love! I've always thought that we can Dance the Beatitudes, as well as Sing them - just like Jesus Danced at the Wedding where he turned the water into wine! "He's turned my Mourning into Dancing"!! Let the Good Times Roll with Music, Singing and Dancing the Spirit of Love! Happy Joyeous and Loving Weekend to All!

Thanks for this wrap-up Chet.
Jesus' message of blessings and harmony with God and with our other passengers on planet earth.
Thank you to all the Daily Lift team, the lecturers, the musicians, Nate, and the comments everyone has shared . This has been two weeks of insight and inspiration from the Beatitudes!
A deeper look than ever before!

What a beautiful song! A summary of our attitudes of being - THNX

Dear Chet,
Love is reflected in Love
Love never fails
Divine Love is my shepherd
I walk with Love along the way
Love one another
Love God and keep His commandments
The list goes on and on-the more you give the more you receive,

Thanks Chet and much Love.

Thanks, Chet. This lift is opening my thought to a whole new approach to a family situation that has been troubling me for some time now.

"Do you read music or just play it by ear?"

There is a quote, often attributed to Bob Dylan who, when asked if he could read music, replied, "Not enough to hurt my playin’".

I used to identify myself as an ex-musician and was often asked to join other musicians in a "jam" session. Sure it was a lot of fun, but everyone was just doing their own thing, sometimes leading, sometimes following, but without direction. We often got into a jam instead.

That's the same experience we have in life, in church, or anywhere else when we feel we have enough personal wisdom, skill, experience and talent just to "wing" it or improvise as we go along. Isn't it funny that while we may think we're pretty good, those listening or watching in the audience may have a very different opinion of our performance.

Gaining experience, though the process of trial and error, is no way to become an accomplished performer in any field of endeavor. None of us are solo artists, but perform best and most effectively as part of the choir, the heavenly choir of God's angels. Following heavens' sheet music, we know when it is our turn to chime in, how to add our small part to the harmony and melody of God's Symphony.

I no longer think of myself as an ex-musician, but an integral part of God's band, his band of Angels, performing in a town near you. There's always room for another performer so instead of being an observer, I hope you'll join in. There's plenty of sheet music for everyone.

A perfect end to a beautiful series. Thanks so much!

Thanks, Chet, for “Heaven’s sheet music…harmonize our thought with God … the key note is Love…it’s our very nature…” God is the Composer, the Conductor, and the Music itself! There’s not one wrong note. “…not one faileth” (Isaiah 40:26). (At-one-ment!) I’ve come to understand at a more consistent "operable level," that harmony already exists. In fact, harmony is the Truth of being. Yielding to harmony, naturally brings us into health, happiness, and wholesomeness – our God-defined being. There’s no pressure to make ourselves better humans. Instead there’s the constant call to accept God’s definition of His spiritual creation, including each one of us. The more of our spiritual selves we accept, the better we are in our humanness - our various roles as well as our humanity. And this yielding of the human to the Divine? “It’s our very nature.” As I go to “Our Father” in unceasing prayer, especially when my experience seems inharmonious, I am inspired to look/listen again (and again, and again - if necessary!) through the appearing/impression of inharmony until I can see/hear the Truth of being. Harmony. Pure harmony. Perfect harmony. The reality of perfect harmony is the Truth that sets us free to enjoy our rich heritage as God’s beloved children. “…harmony is universal…man is the image and likeness of God, in whom all being is painless and permanent…(Science &Health, 414). This series on the Beatitudes has helped me really grow. Thanks to everyone and Love to all!

Thanks Chet! very beautiful.
And thanks #50 and all.
Have an exceedingly great day everyone!

In many walks of life we meet people with either a good attitude or a bad attitude. But neither is true from God's perspective. God sees every one expressing good be-ATTitudes.

Chet

Tank you for reminded me that God's Song for me. the one he wrote and write for me every day is simple and fill of love.

Thank you for the harmony and love expressed and showing me the way to the music of God's divine law.
Also would like name of book mentioned in #1 and #44.
Hugs of love and peace to you Chet. carol

A very inspired soulful Lift beautifully delivered. Thank you for the eloquence that brings the message straight to the heart so the melody can flow out from the heart blessing all.

Thank you, Chet, for today's great Lift - a wonderful conclusion to two weeks about the Beatitudes. My thanks go out to Nate and all members of the Daily Lift team as well as all the Lifters who respond with such wonderful thoughts and inspiration.

What a beautiful, joyful blessing the Daily Lifts featuring the 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes -- and the comments from all the Lifters has been. LET US SING WITH GRATITUDE.

"Praise the Creator. Let all within me sing!
For that’s what I am made to do,
and goodness it will bring.

For that’s what we are made to do,
let all the earth now sing!" Hymn #462

Actually the first song that came to me was 'Sing, sing a song...sing out loud, sing it strong..." etc. etc. You who remember Perry Como can hear him sing it if you Google "Sing, sing a song" and click on YouTube Perry Como.

Hope I'm not getting too commercial here. {}:

"Love comes out of heaven unasked and unsought."-- Pearl S. Buck

How beautifully sweet and loving, "sung" with such tender conviction and prayer.
Harmonious message lifting us all up with the dear birdies who SING and FLY.
Many thanks Chet.

Boy, that's the truth! Lots of us have the letter down pat and can recite verses upon paragraphs by heart from the Bible and Science and Health.....but then go out and mess up and miss the mark.

Without the grace of God it just seems impossible to be perfect.

I now know why the Bible says His mercy endureth forever - He doesn't give up on us! Thanks, Chet.

Thank you to everyone! As we appreciate the 10 commandments and the 8 beatitudes guiding thought first to God's love for us/our love for God, and then to how that love spills out to loving God's beloved ideas, I'm finding it enlightening to also consider how our Lord's Prayer offers this same guidance. It's been enriching to begin to prayerfully consider each of the 8 lines of this prayer as it correlates with its corresponding line in the beatitudes.

I would also love to learn the name of the book mentioned by #1!

I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THE BEATITUDES AS SINGING THEM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WHAT A JOYFUL THOUGHT. I JUST LOVE IT. LIVING THE BEATITUDES AS A DAILY SONG WOULD HELP TO MAKE THEM EVEN MORE A BRIGHTER PERCEPTION. THANK YOU CHET FOR THIS INSIGHT. MUCH LOVE TO YOU.

The recipe for song is three parts work, one part watch, and one part pray. (Message to The Mother Church Boston, Massachusetts, June 1900; page 2. Copyright By Mary Baker Eddy. All rights reserved.

Thank you, Chet. Music to my ears. When I was growing up my sister, cousins and I were singing all the time. Mary Baker Eddy's hymn, Shepherd, was a favorite. But music was in our hearts even before we could read music. It seems that this spontaniety is missing today. But it is there and everywhere. We only have to be listening. Your Daily Lift is a good place to start each day! Thank you one and all!

"The keynote is Love." We can sing "on key" with Love every day. Beautiful thoughts, Chet. Thanks for the lift.

Thank you, Chet, it's an understatement to say you gave an interesting, beautiful, and fitting way to look at the Beatitudes (and all of Scripture), as well as another reason to observe all of them, and not just play one or two notes. You summed up Jesus' mission, in heavenly tones, too, and while vocals following these weren't my style, you inspire me to adopt such responses, if I don't at once think of a hymn that fits, and to look for and sing a basic message from Bible passages, to let the overall points sink in. I'll sing a capella, sometimes silently, so I'll be sure to dig out the harmonious notes before closing my Bible or prayer. Without today's Lift ending the series with this musical attention, I'm singing praises to the Daily Lift team, including the lecturers, for the series on the Beatitudes. Even the pause for the prayer Monday, didn't depart from the Beatitudes, but expressed quite a few of them. I've learned each day, and am glad growth is metaphysical, for I doubt I could get through the door by now, with the scary part, if physical, being I've got more growing to do! With the Bible as sheet music, it gives another reason for the term "verses" we read. #13 Malcomb, leads us in song daily to find the right notes in Lifts. #66 Robert, I'm still chuckling over your 7/23 remark remembering your SS teachers heroically teaching unruly boys. It kept you singing for us. Thanks to all above for singing along today.

Your collective comments today are a real symphony on this Christly theme of love. Heartfelt thanks to each and all!

Thank you, Chet.

Powerful message today about Love. This was a great follow up for me after really working with the lesson this morning on Love.

Special thanks for your previous Daily Lift in response to Colorado. I was really moved by your message and the record number of responses from all the lifters.

Thanks again for sharing the Christ message.

Truth, Wisdom, Love, and Sincerity, to ALL mankind.

Rob Scott
Chicago, IL

I agree with Lavinia (#59) and so many other Lifters above that Chet's Lift today is a fitting conclusion to two wonderful weeks of Lifts. And, as Lavinia also said, I would also like to thank Nate and the creative DL team as well as the dedicated lecturers who make these daily presents possible.

Chet -- Thanks for reminding us of what we already know!

Beautiful message Chet. Thank you!

Even if sheet music is put away in a dusty closet, as soon as it's taken out and sung the song is as full and vibrant and beautiful as ever.

I read today "I'm dancing the song of my Savior God" Luke 1:46 The Message Bible translation.

To All who asked: The story that #1 mentioned is a story titled, "They're Singing Your Song" from a book by Alan Cohen titled: "Wisdom of The Heart.".

_I enjoyed these weeks with the Ten Commandments and The Beatitudes so much. Thank you Chet for another wonderfull lift. Many thanks to all the commentators.

Actually the book I referred to is called "What is my song?" by Dennis Kinn, Sheila Fabricant Linn and Matthew Linn by Paulist Press New York Mahwah, New Jersey 2005. Perhaps the book mentioned by #75 has a similar theme. It is a healing idea for sure!

Many thanks Chet. Now I feel like singing all day long!

Gracias Chet. ¡Ahora tengo ganas de cantar todo el día!

Thank you for bringing out the importance of the spirit of Christian Science being Love. The letter isn't helpful alone but Love is the expression in our daily lives of Love. Expressing it as a song is very helpful as we sing when we are happy and loving others.
Thanks, Chet!

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

Thank you so much Chet, for the beautiful lift.

Thank you Chet for reminding me that I already know this song, I'll be singing all day in Love, with Love for Love. Thank you!

Chet, thanks, as always, for a different perspective of the Beatitudes. What a wonderful summary of them, and such a way to sing and share the ideas with all mankind in our daily life. Music can give us such joy--at all ages--and this example fits all of us, no matter what age! Thanks again!

Just what I need today. Thank you.

I listened again today for reinforcement.This lift has given me a new outlook on "I will listen for thy voice lest my footsteps stray.I will follow and rejoice all the rugged way." A portion of the poem "Feed My Sheep" by Mary Baker Eddy. I've always used inspiring music to keep my thoughts aligned with God,Spirit,Love. I now know even more how "heaven's sheet music" has always given me more awareness of how to "play" and to "sing",and the importance of the harmony in our way of living.I'm so grateful to have these Daily Lifts again,after a pause before,during,and after our recent move. Thank you all again. Sharon :-)

Thank you, Chet, for this POWERFUL lift and conclusion. I've learned so much, and am grateful to our WONDERFUL lecturers who have contributed with such diligence of spirit...God.

Wow - thank you!