George Frideric Handel’s autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)
6 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
7 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.
1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and 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.
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Thus saith the Lord (recitative), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Performed by Philippe Sly, Bass-Baritone; Julian Wachner, Conductor; Trinity Wall Street Baroque Orchestra
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