DO YOU KNOW?
The noted conductor Reichel was taking his choir and orchestra through their final rehearsal of Handel’s beautiful and inspiring “Messiah”. When the soprano soloist came in with the refrain, “I know that my Redeemer liveth,” she sang it with flawless technique, perfect breathing, and clear enunciation. After she completed her part, everyone looked at the conductor expecting to see his responses of approval. With a motion from his baton for silence, he walked over to the soloist and said, almost sorrowfully, “My daughter, you do not really know that your Redeemer lives, do you?” Embarrassed, she answered, “Why, yes, I think I do.” “Then sing it!”, cried Reichel. “Tell it to me so that I’ll know you have experienced the joy and power of it.” Then he motioned for the orchestra to begin, and she sang the truth with a fervor that testified of her personal knowledge of the risen Lord. Those who listened wept and the old master, eyes wet…
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