(53) Worthy is the Lamb
Revelation 5:12, 13
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Amen.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
At Least Once
At least once in your life you need to get a good recording of Handel's Messiah, listen all the way through it and then go back to the last two parts: Worthy is the Lamb followed by the Amen Chorus. Then, you need to be sure you're all alone, turn off the lights, stand in the middle of the room, close your eyes and really, really listen to the music. Let it wash over you. Take in the words and feel the music. Listen to the tenors soaring. Be amazed by how much musical complexity can be given to one word. You will get a glimpse into heaven. Tradition says that Handel had visions of angelic beings while he composed Messiah. I believe it. This music transcends the physical realm.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Amen.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Amen.
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This reading from Revelation was one of my readings for today. I find myself in tears, just imagining the scene. I'm sure the long years of having that music in my mind/heart contributed to it.
(I also remembered Uncle Bud making me learn the second violin part as a backup, and how I hoped and prayed Laura Davidson would never lose her voice, because I didn't want to do it....)
One of my favourite pieces of music.
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