For unto us a child is born, from Messiah (Isaiah 9:6) – George F. Handel

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George Frideric Handel's autograph manuscript ... — George Frideric Handel's autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)

Isaiah 9:6

⁶For 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.

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For unto us a child is born (chorus), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

[For unto us a child is born starts at approximately 32:00]
Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music and the Choir of Westminster Abbey, with conductor Christopher Hogwood