George Frideric Handel's autograph manuscript of the title page of Messiah, 1741 (Photo via Wikipedia)
18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
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Thou art gone up on high (air), from Messiah (1741) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
[Thou art gone up on high starts at approximately 1:27:12]
Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music and the Choir of Westminster Abbey, with conductor Christopher Hogwood
Soloist Emma Kirkby
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