Category: Faith and Spirituality

“sweetness to the soul”- Weekend Words

“The reward of wisdom is a better and happier life.”

Proverbs, Wisdom Day by Day

Proverbs 16:24

 

“Gracious speech is like clover honey—
    good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.” The Message 

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
sweet to the taste and health to the body.”    Holman Christian Standard Bible 

 

“Proverbs is perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. These words of wisdom grew out of the common experiences of human life.

The teachers of ancient times were eager to share what they had learned about life. Their insights helped them in their daily living and their relationships.

The reward of wisdom is a better and happier life.”

Spiritual Formation Bible, published by Zondervan

 

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Weekend Words-poison or fruit

 

a word for Lent – Alleluia

Often referred to as the Hallelujah Chorus, this passage is the most recognized part of Handel’s Messiah. If you have ever attended a live performance of Messiah, you probably stood during the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus.

 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying,

Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying,

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written,

King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords.

Revelation, King James Version Public Domain

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Hallelujah Chorus

Often referred to as the Hallelujah Chorus, this passage is the most recognized part of Handel’s Messiah. If you have ever attended a live performance of Messiah, you probably stood during the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus.  That tradition dates back to King George II of England, who according to tradition ,was so moved during this song that he stood to his feet. Since he was the king, everyone else had to stand also.

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The Pure Power Of Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’

We usually associate  Messiah with Christmas, but Handel wrote it to be performed at Easter. He drew the words of the songs from Scripture, choosing passages that tell the story of God sending Jesus to earth to redeem His people.

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Dr. Aletha