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An Appreciation and Explanation of Handel's Oratorio "Messiah"
We present herewith the full text of the Oratorio set in explanatory headings, and documented with the Scripture passages from whence it is taken. It should be understood that seldom is the entire Oratorio rendered at one single performance.
PART THE FIRST
Old Testament Promises of The Coming Messiah (1-12)
The Birth of Messiah (13-17)
Messiah's Invitation To The People (18-21)
PART THE SECOND
Sacrificial Mission Of The Messiah (22-26)
Rejection of Messiah By The Jews (27-28)
Crucifixion Of The Messiah (29-31)
Resurrection Of The Messiah (32-33)
Ascension Of Messiah To Glory (34-36)
Proclamation Of The Gospel By The Disciples (37-39)
Disciplining Of The Nations At The Second Advent of Messiah (40-44)
PART THE THIRD
The Hope of The Redeemed (45-54)
The Confidence Of The Redeemed (55)
Final Triumph Of Messiah (56-57)
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