George Frederic Handel - 'His Yoke is Easy, His Burden is Light' from "The Messiah"

[maxbatch70]

Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord, with you around, the yoke and burden are light and easy. PRAISE GOD

[shortytimmy]

I was born in an Islamic country but Lord is still have marcy to me and I have the chance to know the lamb of God die for me and give me a new life to overcome my sin,he has taken all my burden and I have strenght to live

[charlesk999]

I have sung Messiah in choirs many times and am an atheist! I appreciate it for the mastery of the writing, and is something I never tire of. This applies to many other liturgical works which have an enduring quality regardless of ones beliefs or otherwise.

[sangoswoman]

Why doesn't this have more views? More people would rather listen to crap like Katy Perry than this? :(

[rubblez]

Why are people bashing this for the Christian theme? Just appreciate what a choral/orchestral masterpiece it is. Handel was absolutely astounding.

[twogoofee]

@rubblez "...for so they persecuted the prophets."

[SakuraMochiKitty]

I sang this in choir last year! <3 The leap from a low note to a high Bb was challenging, though, but we managed to master it!

[TikiFoamy38]

You sir or ma'am have great taste :)

[21fairy1]

God that's beautiful - the tenors at 2.23 are fabulous. What wonderful end this recording.

[MrTheFaust]

i love hight notes of tenors in this peace:D

[Cyene]

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. =]

[bryn61213]

@ChristFavorsME

"“Then ALL the nations will call you blessed" Malachi 3:12

“Come to me, ALL you who are weary and burdened." Matthew 11:28

"For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, that WHOEVER believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16

"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galations 3:28

“I bring you good news that will be for ALL people" Luke 2:10

[Akee1990]

I love the song, but I hated singing it in choir because of that damn Perfrct octave + a minor third leap

[MahoRoulete]

why do people argue and bash something christian? if you dont like it, why listen to it

[Op139]

@MahoRoulete "if you dont like it, why listen to it" This is the internet. You must be new here.

[MahoRoulete]

@Op139 Nah, lol i'm not new. I dont understand trolls.

[snail1994]

ANOTHER GREAT SONGG XD

[MrGUILLERMOPLAZA]

Grandioso !.

[mjeppel]

@ChristFavorsME I know we all have a right to our opinions, but please delete this or make an apology! I don't see how, if you are a Christian can say such things....Christ dies for ALL!! He loves ALL......he doesn't favor only you, not only the white race.....but everyone including you! this song should remind you of his power not the power of humanity, for we have no power without him! PLEASE APOLOGIZE TO THOSE WHOM YOU HAVE MOST LIKELY OFFENDED GREATLY!

In Christ~meppel95

[MALP1231]

@mjeppel Isn't it sad that a piece of music, so lovely and beautiful, is a backdrop for such vitriolic expression, from somebody who claims to be a Christian? It boggles the mind how a person can purport to love God, yet spew this kind of invective. A true Christian believes that Christ died for ALL, just as you say. He loves ALL. And ALL have free will to come to Him. God bless you for your response and insight. I can't imagine going through life with such anger and hate as he/she.

[GeilerRitter]

Musische Kreativität ist segensreich...auch wenn aus religiösem Wahn motiviert.

[SubCommanderRM]

This was one of the hardest movements of Messiah to sing, with all of the quick movements. Quite honestly as hard as it is, it was probably the most fun.

[preslaysa614]

the altos in this piece are shoddy! and the tempo is acceptable at best

[TheWisemonkey8]

You got to love old pappa Handel. He pays the bills. Kind and warm regards,

[wabbbb]

Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gospel of Matthew chapter 11 verses 28 to 30.

(Thank you, Handel.)

[wordnut865]

@wabbbb What a great reminder "in such a time as this" that my burdens are naught in comparison to the yoke that my Saviour bore for my sins Amen!

[wabbbb]

@thelamb777 well, only using the KJV would pose considerable difficulties for my many non-English speaking friends who also need to hear of God's love. There are many hundreds of Bible translations, and we can thank God that is the case. Otherwise we would all have to learn Greek and Hebrew to know about God....

[thelamb777]

@wabbbb Absolutely...That's why we have missionaries who translate UTILIZING the King James BIBLE into a plethora of different languages...But the only acceptable ENGLISH translation my friend is the King James historically...All others are fabricated by the Roman Catholic church, a murderous savage institution...Noooo see, God's word is PRESERVED PERFECTLY in the King James! We don't need to go to the originals because the Lord knew the English people needed a FLAWLESS Bible...

[bsartist]

@thelamb777 Your post is unhinged enough to make me wonder if you're trolling. Anyway, I've never understood how a 17th century English translation is the be-all end-all of Greek and Hebrew 1st century (and earlier) collections of texts. England really has nothing to do with any events in the bible. Some people rave about the KJV but can never quite articulate what EXACTLY justifies it as the ONLY correct one. Funny how the only perfect Bible just happens to be in the language you speak.

[jeffamarie]

@thelamb777 Too bad there's no such thing as a flawless reader.

[NihilNominis]

I am a Catholic. As a friend of mine said as we were driving home after a performance of Messiah, "This is what we believe. It's humbling to hear how beautiful it really is."

[anbmjj]

end of act one... teahea

[purple4now]

Ugh. Garish baroque nonsense.

[kviky0]

Your title of the Chorus is wrong. The right  title is - His Yoke Is Easy And His Burthen Is Light. Not what you have written Burthen as Burden is Light!

[orchestra569]

In the score it says Burthen

[kviky0]

And that is what I told the uploader.

[jophus82]

When you hear this performed live, it becomes a part of your soul. I am an atheist, and this may be one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen live. I have to say that the performance I saw in Chicago like 8 years ago was way better than this recording. It may just be that it was live though.

[ChristFavorsME]

@jophus82 How can you like this if you're an atheist??!!

[GreenleafGlenn]

This is one of my favorites

[oscarjodel]

Realmente hermoso

[royo90]

I love from 1:40 onwards when 1 or 2 of the tenors go full operatic voice haha. It accents their moving line perfectly.

[ilorts]

Well, it`s your opinion. I have my own opinion too. I have heard many versions and interpretations of that song, and I think I enjoy to hear this one. The tempo is the same as sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Chorus.

[ilorts]

Handel choruses are gigantic and wonderful. For chorus, Handel is the greatest. And the tempo in this recording is perfect.

[handelfan610]

i disagree i think it's rather slow...i'd direct this to be lighter and brighter

[yankejohn]

i think its perfect too.

[handelfan610]

i mean it's fine....but i'd pick it up just a hair. not as fast as for unto us or and he shall purify....but just a little faster....i think the bass line in the orchestra should be bouncing....it seems legato....but that's just me.

[yankejohn]

whoa, ok, i hear you.

[handelfan610]

i didnt mean to sound snobby i'm sorry. i'm an aspiring choir director and a big fan of handel. so forgive me if i came of rude.

[Op139]

Eh... Don't worry about it... I think I'd pick it up a little too. People all have their own opinions, and some people are just... ugh.

[handelfan610]

haha hey you are so right and thanks! i mean...my friends tell me i'm the reincarnate version of handel if there is one...so i always "i know how it goes cuz i wrote it!!!" but i was reading what i wrote and i didnt like the way i came off. but thank you. ~Handelfan

[yankejohn]

lol, dont get me wrong either, i didnt mean to make u feel like that. all the best with your aspirations. Handel rules.

[LlywelyntheGreat]

I'm a big Handel fan too, I'm going to see the Messiah in a weeks time. I also love his Coronation Anthems. Handel is my most favoured of all the composers.

To handelfan610

[handelfan610]

I just did a community performance of Messiah earlier this afternoon....it was delightful...we did several of the secelected choruses...and we had several wonderful soloist...i sang "the trumpet shall sound".

your's in music, Franklin