Dan, that was you singing? I was just singing this to Doug and decided to play it for him too and was surprised to see your face!

I disagree with religion, but it has some of the best music around!

"When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, 'It is finished.' And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit." - John 19:30 #SevenLastWords #Lent #HolyWeek

"It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.'" - Luke 23:44-46a #SevenLastWords #Lent #Passiontide

"After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, 'I thirst.'" - John 19:28 #SevenLastWords #Lent buff.ly/1EzuwEu

"At noon darkness came over the whole land until about three in the afternoon. And at three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which is translated, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'" - Mark 15:33-34 #SevenLastWords #Lent

Thank you. Very meaningful, wonderful to know that our king knows even our deepest despair.

"When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, 'Woman, behold your son.' Then he said to the disciple, 'Behold, your mother.' And from that hour the disciple took her into his home." - John 19:26-27 #SevenLastWords #Lent

"Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, 'Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.' The other, however, rebuking him said in reply, 'Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes. But this man has done nothing criminal.' "Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' He replied to him, 'Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.'" - Luke 23:39-43 #SevenLastWords #Lent

"When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.'" - Luke 23:33-34a #SevenLastWords #Lent

"Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting the campaign of Christian service, so that as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint." #AshWednesday #Lent

Beautiful song. Wonderful vocals Daniel.

un héroe que que no reclamaba reconocimiento sino el derecho a vivir su Fe de acuerdo a los dictados de su propia conciencia.

That's a man- a Countertenor!

Written for the Duke of Cumberland and first performed at St Paul's Cathedral at his thanksgiving service also known as the (see Wikipedia)

In the beginning, is that a woman or a man?

Sempre grandioso Handel!

Beautiful, really evokes the "mystic" in "Five Mystical Songs." Is that key change in the original?

Handel was Prussian but in his heart he was an English gentlemen.

Smithianum, could you please tell me the album from which you got this marvelous recording? Thank you!

shush, don't tell Bach, but English choral music is the best in the world!, oh, and don't look at Handel's birth certificate ;) - what would Henry Purcell say?

beautiful :-) thanks for charing

This is really a fantastic piece.

Lively, spritely tune.

No problem. Thanks for listening, though! :)

Two of my favorites together: WONDERFUL!

God the Father,God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.As it was in the beginning ,it is now and forever shall be.Word without end.Amen.

Wondrously beautiful. One of the most effective pieces of music written, capturing the essence of majesty and glory without bluster.

The story of Judas Maccabeus is the best chapter in the holy bible!!!

judas maccabeus, good work good selections.

I love that it is a hannukka song, here in Germany it is a christmas song! :)

BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!

One of the outstanding musical gems that epitomizes the era of Baroque music.

Hallo "alikos88", ich denke da eher an Wellington, auf dem Ball der Herzogin von Richmond in Brüssel. Viele Grüße

Excellent! God bless you! <3 O:) *

I'm Jewish. To this music, a famous Hannukka song was written. It is so beautiful Long live Handel!

this is lovely old hands are still m

Thank you

The title is in the description.

Please, which is the tittle of the picture of the Saint Trinity?

@1:27 this song reminds me of the Royal Navy's glory days... :(

Simon Preston leading Westminster Abbey.

monterverdi choir gardiner....(?)

Fantastic

Such an inspiring Chorus!

@ProfessorMcGonagall1 The MP3 album is now available for purchase at ReverbNation. :)

The Chorus sings 'See, the conquering hero comes....!' with its lovely Hebraic melody from the Oratorio, 'Judah Maccabee' beautifully, gloriously and magnificently!

This triumphant hymn with its lovely Hebraic melody, 'See, the conquering hero comes....!' from the Oratorio 'Judah Maccabee' by the 17th and 18th Century German Baroque composer, George Friederich Handel is beautifully and splendidly sung! I really enjoyed listening to it. Thank you for posting!

@ProfessorMcGonagall1 Answers are forthcoming. ;)

I like this from 1:27.