On the Eighth Day of Christmas...

... my true love gave to me

Eight Maids A-milking

The eight Beatitudes:
1) Blessed are the poor in spirit,
2) Blessed are those who mourn,
3) Blessed are the meek,
4) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
5) Blessed are the merciful,
6) Blessed are the pure in heart,
7) Blessed are the peacemakers,
8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)