The Words Of The Oratorio Of The Messiah (1828)

The Words of the Oratorio of the Messiah is a book that features the complete libretto of George Frideric Handel's famous oratorio, Messiah. Originally published in 1828, the book includes the lyrics to all 53 movements of the oratorio, including the famous ""Hallelujah"" chorus. The libretto is presented in English and is based on biblical texts, primarily from the Old and New Testaments. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, William Bartholomew, which provides historical context and background information on the composition of Messiah. The Words of the Oratorio of the Messiah is a valuable resource for music scholars, performers, and enthusiasts who wish to study or perform Handel's masterpiece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.