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Old 05-10-2008, 02:49 AM
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I have recently been listening to the entirety of the Messiah during my long commutes, and have been deeply moved by the reverence and greatness of that music. I do not believe that there could have been a better union between these texts of Scripture and the music by which they were set.

This movement in particular caused me to pause in my thoughts, and to worship our Savior for the amazing work that He accomplished for us:


YouTube - "Behold the lamb of God" Messiah (El mesias)
Adam, have you read John Newton's sermons on the texts Handel set for Messiah? Now, there's a volume someone should republish!
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