Song Context:
This scene centers on the resurrection.
Fun Facts:
1. This is the beginning of the third part 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.
"I know that my Redeemer liveth
And that He shall stand
At the latter day
Upon the earth
I know that my Redeemer liveth
And He shall stand
At the latter day
Upon the earth
Upon the earth
I know that my Redeemer liveth
And that He shall stand
At the latter day
Upon the earth
And though worms destroy this body
Yet in my flesh shall I see God
Yet in my flesh shall I see God
For now is Christ risen
From the dead
The first fruits of them that sleep
For now is Christ risen
For now is Christ risen
From the dead
I know that my Redeemer liveth
I know that my Redeemer lives
I know that Christ is risen
Yes, I know my Redeemer lives"