"And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and
saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men.'"
(Luke
2:13-14)
The angel (soprano) concludes the
message of good news for all people and suddenly the heavenly host (chorus)
joins the song, proclaiming “Glory to God!”
“After the announcement is
made,” Roger Bullard writes, “we must
immediately hear heaven and earth resounding with the good tidings.”
Handel initially wrote Messiah
with a small choral presence in mind.
Thirty two singers plus soloists sang in its debut in Dublin, Ireland in
1742. Over the years that chorus has
expanded, in some cases to hundreds of voices in some public performances. Indeed, the angel’s news calls any who will
to join the chorus…yes, even you!
Prayer: With the angels we join
in the chorus, Glory to God! Thank you
Lord for such wonderful news! Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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