8 Blessings for Christians: Abridged and in Modern English

Blessed are the poor in spirit…blessed are those who mourn…and six others. All very well in the Bible, but what do Christ's Beatitudes mean for those struggling with present-day stresses? Surprisingly, answers may come from long ago when 17th century Minister Jeremiah Burroughs explained and applied Jesus' words with clarity, gentle encouragement, and not-so gentle challenges that have never been forgotten. His classic text is now reworded in modern English and abridged for today's reader.