The text of this aria comes from the words of the Jewish prophet Malachi.
Fun Facts:
1. This is the second part of the second scene of Handel's famous Messiah, the prophecy of Christ's birth. 2. The text of the Messiah was compiled from the text of the King James Bible and Psalms of the Book of Common Prayer.
But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner's fire.