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Messiah oratorio

Some of you might be wondering why a common advent song would merit a blog post on a Christian website in May?
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Well, first of all; it is not an advent song although it is sung before Christmas by many people. At least the most famous movement “Hallelujah” chorus has absolutely nothing to do with a cuddly newborn kid in a manger who loves the whole world unconditionally.

Nope, this portion of the story is about an angry tattooed Man, whose clothes are dipped in blood, riding a white horse. While this ferocious Man is riding to meet the biggest army that this world has ever had, a loud voice calls to the four corners of the earth inviting birds to feast upon the flesh of kings, captains and of mighty men. And what a feast it is; the entire army is annihilated singlehandedly by the tattooed Man. Yep, He is all grown up now, and commands His own army, not that He would need one.

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