Last year I discovered Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
I listened to it many times on my laptop and through the big speakers. I looked up the lyrics, learned the alto part, sang it loudly with the recorded choirs; my hair stood on end.
Trumpet brilliance, baroque precision, harmonic color - all elements of the music. Words of goodness--truth--beauty.
Listen and see if it lifts your spirit on this Christmas Day.
Christians be joyful! And praise your salvation.
------For today your redeemer is come!
Cease to be fearful, Forget lamentation.
Haste with thanksgiving to greet this glad morn!
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