Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry moutain and hill made low; the crooked straight and the rough places plain. Handel's Messiah - Hallelujah! Accompagnato (soprano) – “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,” (Luke 2, v.13)17. Chorus – “The Lord gave the word: great was the company of the preachers.” (Psalm 68, v.11)38. Sing along at home to excerpts from the 2019 performance of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and Cappella Festiva, with lyrics on the screen and commentary by Guest Conductor Christine Howlett. Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry moutain and hill made low; the crooked straight and the rough places plain. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is at the right hand of God, who makes intercession for us.” (Romans 8, vv.33–34)53. Handel’s Messiah has all three. Duet (mezzo-soprano/soprano) – “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: and he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Rumble For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep. A Celebration of Baroque ChorusesLicensed to YouTube byThe Orchard Music (on behalf of ABC Classics), and 3 Music Rights SocietiesSong"Hallelujah"Artist"Gabrieli ConsortLicensed to YouTube byUMG (on behalf of Universal Music); Public Domain Compositions, Sony ATV Publishing, and 4 Music Rights SocietiesSongPart III: Aria: The trumpet shall sound (Bass) - Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written (Alto)ArtistJurgen BuddayAlbumHandel: MessiahLicensed to YouTube byNaxosofAmerica (on behalf of K&K Verlagsanstalt), and 1 Music Rights SocietiesSongPart Three: No. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (I Corinthians 15, vv.21–22)47. Why do the nations so furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? Duet (mezzo-soprano/tenor) – “O death, where is thy sting? Natalie Cole. Top Lyrics of 2010. (Isaiah 40, v.11); “Come unto him, all ye that labour, come unto him, that are heavy laden, and he will give you rest. Copyright © 2021 Rumble. O death, where is thy sting? Air (mezzo-soprano) – “He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Composed by: George Frederic Handel (1695-1759) Part I (1) Overture (2) Comfort Ye Read scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3. 1. O grave, where is thy victory? Upcoming Lyrics. Accompagnato (bass) – “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. To this day it is performed regularly all around the world, is the subject of study in schools and universities, and features frequently in movies, television programs and commercials. Handel’s Messiah captures the deep emotion of the story of our redemption. Air (bass) – “The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. In the orchestra world, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah is every bit an annual Christmas tradition as eggnog and overworked shopping mall Santas. This listing covers Part III in a table and comments on individual movements, reflecting the relation of the musical setting to the text. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things. Chorus – “Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” (Revelation 19, v.6); “The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11, v.15); “King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.” (Revelation 19, v.16) “Hallelujah!”PART 345. Air (bass) – “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; and they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” (Isaiah 9, v.2)12. (Isaiah 40, v.5)5. Upcoming Lyrics. The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Sinfonia – (Instrumental)2. The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger of the Covenant, whom you delight in; behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. Accompagnato (Tenor) – “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. The first performance took place in 1742 in Dublin and was a success. Some facts about Handel’s "Messiah" Handel wrote the oratorio in 1741 in 24 days during a stay in Ireland. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer. Both clerics and middle-class theatergoers damned the work as blasphemous for presenting a Christian theme in a secular theater environment. Accompagnato (bass) – “Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet:” (I Corinthians 15, vv.51–52)48. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. Messiah is not typical Handel oratorio; there are no named characters, as are usually found in Handel’s setting of the Old Testament stories, possibly to avoid charges of blasphemy. In other words, in all, two-and-a-half hours of the world’s most magnificent music was composed in less than twenty-five days. Handel finished Part I in only six days. All Rights Reserved. Arioso (tenor) – “Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto his sorrow.” (Lamentations 1, v.12)31. For your own copy of the 2-disc collection, I recommend you get a copy from Haven here.Below, you can view the lyrics that make up this extraordinary piece of Scripture set to music. Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from the Coverdale Psalter, the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer.It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. All lyrics from the King James version of the Bible. Throughout Messiah, Handel employs a technique called text painting. Accompagnato (soprano) “And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.” (Luke 2, v.9)15. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as a R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", "Inseparable" and "Our Love". It’s beautiful. The orchestration took him only a few days more. 51 Chorus, "But Thanks Be To God"ArtistCoro della Radio Svizzera, I Barocchisti & Diego FasolisAlbumHändel: MessiahLicensed to YouTube byThe Orchard Music (on behalf of Arts Productions Ltd), and 3 Music Rights SocietiesSongPart III: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Chorus) - Amen (Chorus)ArtistFrieder BerniusAlbumHandel, G.F.: Messiah, Hwv 56Licensed to YouTube byNaxosofAmerica (on behalf of Carus); UMPG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, and 4 Music Rights Societies. Chorus – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9, v.6)13. Lyrics. Joy to the World #12. All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn; they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying: "He trusted in God that He would deliver Him; let Him deliver Him, if He delight in Him.". Lyrically, it announces Jesus’s triumphant reign after His Resurrection. Thomas Aquinas argued that something is beautiful when it has three qualities: wholeness, harmony, and radiance. Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. It is God that justifieth. It has wholeness: the entire work is ultimately about one thing (the Messiah). Recitative (soprano) – “There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Luke 2, v.8)14b. Handel's Messiah. 2. And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come.” (Haggai 2, vv.6–7); “The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Malachi 3, v.1)6. This technique is employed throughout Handel’s most famous work, “Messiah.” Today we will examine the use of word painting in two arias, “Ev’ry Valley,” for Tenor and “But Who May Abide” for Bass. Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. A colleague of mine owns at least eight complete recordings of Handel's Messiah. It is a meditation rather than a drama of personalities, lyrical in method; the narration of the story is … But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption. (Isaiah 53, v.3); “He gave his back to the smiters, and his cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: he hid not his face from shame and spitting.” (Isaiah 50, v.6)24. Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts: Yet once a little while and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain. Air (soprano) – “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is the righteous Saviour, and he shall speak peace unto the heathen.” (Zechariah 9, vv.9–10)19. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that … Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. Air (mezzo-soprano) – “Thou art gone up on high; thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men: yea, even for thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them.” (Psalm 68, v.18)37. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” (I Corinthians 15, 52–53)49. Chorus – “And with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53, v.5)26. Air (Bass) – “But who may abide the day of his coming? The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” (Isaiah 40, vv.1–3)3. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. It is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? Most of the lyrics are direct quotes of the Biblical texts, but a few are modified slightly, primarily to change verb tense, or a change in person (for example, from first to third person for Matthew 11:30). He looked for some to have pity on him, but there was no man, neither found he any to comfort him.” (Psalm 69, v.20)30. Read or print original Handel's Messiah (The Hallelujah Chorus) lyrics 2021 updated! Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. His collection includes "historically accurate" performances and more modern ones. MESSIAH An Oratorio by G.F. Handel _____FULL SCORE Center for Computer Assisted Research in the Humanities based primarily on the Chrysander Edition Edition notes: This is edition of Partitura (Choir reduction and Accompaniment) in original and transposed Latin version (D,C). Top Lyrics of 2009. Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For example, ascending scales would accompany lyrics about going up; slow, dark music would accompany lyrics about death. Air (mezzo-soprano) and Chorus – “O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain. Texts for Handel’s Messiah Libretto: Charles Jennens (1700-1773) Music: Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759) The libretto of Handel’s Messiah comes directly from the Bible and was assembled by Charles Jennens, an English aristocrat who collaborated with Handel on several other oratorios. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight No kidding :). Billboard Hot 100. ... Latin. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing.” (Isaiah 35, vv.5–6)20. He gave His back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked off His hair: He hid not His face from shame and spitting. Classical composers often wrote their melodies in a way that mimics the lyrics or libretto of the piece. He that dwelleth in Heav'n shall laugh them to scorn; The Lord shall have them in derision. But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner's fire. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart: He is full of heaviness. by Charles Probert on 9/22/2017 12:10am The fact that they chose to glorify GOD MOST HIGH by lifting High MESSIAH Y'SHUA so that HE can draw all men unto HIMSELF is most pleasing on the ear - I have never really been one for orchestra music having not grown up with it but this Handel's MESSIAH just brought so much joy into my heart - The text was compiled by the librettist Charles Jennens. Handel's Messiah met with a cool reception in London. The finale of the second part of Handel’s Messiah, the Hallelujah Chorus is a beloved piece of music. Chorus – “He trusted in God that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, if he delight in him.” (Psalm 22, v.8)29. Recitative (mezzo-soprano) – “Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory.” (I Corinthians 15, v.54)50. The … (Isaiah 40: 4) 4. The Hallelujah Chorus, from Handel's Messiah, is one of the most well-known musical pieces from the baroque period. ... Hallelujah Chorus [From Handel's Messiah] #11. For instance, if the lines of text are describing a bird rising higher in the sky as it flies, the music and melody will increase in pitch. Chorus – “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him;” (Isaiah 53, vv.4–5)25. The following are the Biblical texts for George Frederick Handel's musical masterpiece, The Messiah. Thou art gone up on high; Thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men; yea, even from Thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Come unto Him, all ye that labour, come unto Him that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. Accompagnato (tenor) – “All they that see him laugh him to scorn: they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying,” (Psalm 22, v.7)28. A large-scale semidramatic work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, it is the source of the Chorus – “But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (I Corinthians 15, v.57)52. Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory.". Chorus – “Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? Chorus – “His yoke is easy, and his burthen is light.” (Matthew 11, v.30)PART 222. Chorus – “Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us.” (Psalm 2, v.3)42. Recitative (mezzo-soprano) – “Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. German version - vocal parts only (Posted 2009-02-26) CPDL # 16427 : (Capella 5) Air (tenor) – “Thou shall break them with a rod of iron; thou shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” (Psalm 2, v.9)44. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand. and who shall stand when he appeareth? Accompagnato (tenor) – “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart; he is full of heaviness. Lyrics. ... and disable advertisements! The result is one of the world’s great masterworks, Messiah. — Handel’s Messiah: Lyrics and Verse ReferencesPART 11. It was denied success in London. Lyrics to 'Handel's Messiah (The Hallelujah Chorus)' by Relient K. Hallelujah (Aleluya) Written by George Friedrich Händel Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah Who is this King of glory? His primary source was the King James Version of the Bible. Hallelujah: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Popular Song Lyrics. Handel’s Messiah: a free virtual event thru 3/1 Streaming on YouTube. Who is he that condemneth? Visual interpretation.Handels Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus, Alleluia, Hallelulia with Lyrics, by IAmisLove Chorus – “And he shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.” (Malachi 3, v.3)8. Billboard Hot 100. Features Song Lyrics for George Frideric Handel's Messiah album. He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man, neither found He any to comfort him. O grave, where is thy victory? Air (soprano) – “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8, v. 31); “Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? Chorus – “Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words unto the ends of the world.” (Romans 10, v.18)40. Play - Comfort Ye - Click here to play/pause; 1. Sinfonia – (Instrumental) 2. The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed.” (Psalm 2, vv.1–2)41. Air (Tenor) – “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted, and ev’ry mountain and hill made low: the crooked straight and the rough places plain:” (Isaiah 40, v.4)4. The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” (Psalm 24, vv.7–10)34. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. He finished Part II in nine days, and Part III in six days. Chorus – “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53, v.6)27. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.” (I Corinthians 15, vv.55–56)51. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Blessing, and honour, glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5, vv.12–14) “Amen.”, SongHandel: Messiah: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion - Alto Air & ChorusArtistMartin Pearlman, Boston BaroqueLicensed to YouTube byUMG (on behalf of Telarc), and 2 Music Rights SocietiesSongMessiah, HWV56ArtistCantillation, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Antony WalkerAlbumHallelujah! Air (bass) – “Why do the nations so furiously rage together: and why do the people imagine a vain thing? Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow. for he is like a refiner’s fire.” (Malachi 3, v.2)7. Air (tenor) – “But thou didst not leave his soul in hell; nor didst thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.” (Psalm 16, v.10)33. He was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgressions of Thy people was He stricken. Chorus – “Let all the angels of God worship him.” (Hebrews 1, v.6)36. Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah For the lord God omnipotent r. Lyrics. Unto which of the angels said He at any time: "Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee?". Recitative (tenor) – “He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision.” (Psalm 2, v.4)43. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is at the right hand of God, who makes intercession for us. Recitative (tenor) – “Unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?” (Hebrews 1, v.5)35. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way. Recently Added. Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. Accompagnato (tenor) – “He was cut off out the land of the living: for the transgressions of thy people was he stricken.” (Isaiah 53, v.8)32. If you're looking for a good version to listen to, I'd recommend the King's College Choir (which has a boy's choir in the soprano parts and absolutely melts my heart) or the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, who have been doing fantastic performances of the Messiah for years (I use many of them in this article, because of easy access to individual songs). Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us. od! Handel’s Messiah Music by George Frederic Handel (1695-1759); Libretto by Charles Jennens Majora Canamus (“Let us sing of greater things”) And without Controversy, great is the Mystery of Godliness: God was manifested in the Flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the World, In the 2014-2015 season alone, 13 out of the 22 largest American orchestras will perform the piece 38 times.. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2, 10–11)16. Recitative (soprano) – “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Watch a 600-strong Sydney Philharmonia Choirs sing Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, live from the Sydney Opera House. And the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Handel’s Messiah— the Story behind the Classic By Ben Witherington Without question, one of the most famous pieces of music ever written or performed is Handel’s Messiah. Rumble — Handel’s Messiah: Lyrics and Verse References PART 1 1. By Ricky O’Bannon robannon@bsomusic.org. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!” (Isaiah 40, v.9); “Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” (Isaiah 60, v.1)10. Chorus – “Chorus Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will toward men.” (Luke 2, v.14)18. Recitative (Alto) – “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with us.” (Isaiah 7, v.14; Matthew 1, v.23)9. And the angel said unto them: "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Take his yoke upon you, and learn of him; for he is meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” (Matthew 11, vv.28–29)21. And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Messiah (HWV 56), the English-language oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741, is structured in three parts. Chorus – “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Hallelujah (Aleluya) / Written by George And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” (Isaiah 60, vv.2–3)11. Popular Song Lyrics. Chorus – “Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1, v.29)23. Accompagnato (Bass) – “Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts: Yet once, a little while and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea, and the dry land. Chorus – “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, behold your g Top Lyrics of 2011. If you haven’t listened to Handel’s Messiah (or listened to it much), here are 12 reasons to start. Chorus – “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by his blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.". Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows! ... Latin. The Lord gave the word; great was the company of the preachers. Many believers were appalled because the "Messiah" was Messiah, oratorio by German-born English composer George Frideric Handel, premiered in Dublin on April 13, 1742, at Easter rather than at Christmastime, when it is popularly played in the present day. Handel’s Messiah Lyrics Sinfonia (Overture) Tenor Recitative—Isaiah 40:1-3 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Lyrics to Hallelujah Chorus by Mormon Tabernacle Choir from the We Wish You a Merry Christmas [CBS] album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! Accompagnato (Tenor) – “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Air (soprano) – “I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.” (Job 19, vv.25–26); “For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep.” (I Corinthians 15, v.20)46. His collection reflects the many little changes that Handel made to the score over the years. Review: Messiah/Complex is a joyful screen adaptation of Handel’s holiday staple Open this photo in gallery Inuk soprano Deantha Edmunds performs her aria in … Air (soprano) – “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10, v.15)39. Login . Pifa Pastoral Sinfonia – (Instrumental)14a.