Now and Forever

Authors

Paul M. Bretscher, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

7-1-1959

Document Type

Article

Keywords

handel's messiah, hallelujah chours

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

In this anniversary year of Handel's death (1759) the thrilling refrain in that composer's Hallelujah Chorus: "And He shall reign forever and ever," even today challenges Christians to rise to their feet as did the vast audience in Dublin which heard the first rendition of that powerful chorus.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Bretscher, Paul M. (1959) "Now and Forever," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 30, Article 46.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol30/iss1/46