Oratorio, "Christ on the Mount of Olives" Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Beethoven wrote but one oratorio, "Christus am Oelberge" ("Christ on the Mount of Olives"). It was begun in 1800 and finished during the following year. The text is by Huber, and was written, with Beethoven's assistance, in fourteen days. The first performance of the work is entirely took place at Vienna, April 5, 1803, at the Theater an der Wien. The closing number, a chorus of angels ("Hallelujah, God's almighty Son"), is introduced with a short but massive symphony leading to a jubilant burst of "Hallelujah," which finally resolves itself into a glorious fugue. In all sacred music it is difficult to find a choral number which can surpass it in majesty or power. Lyrics for the Hallelujah Hallelujah unto God's Almighty Son Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs In holy songs of Joy. Man, proclaim his grace and glory, Hallelujah unto God's Almighty Son Praise the Lord in holy songs of joy. FROM THE COUNCIL OF TRENT Resurrection By the word Resurrection, however, we are not merely to understand that Christ was raised from the dead, which happened to many others, but that He rose by His own power and virtue, a singular prerogative peculiar to Him alone. For it is incompatible with nature and was never given to man to raise himself by his own power, from death to life. This was reserved for the almighty power of God, as we learn from these words of the Apostle: Although he was crucified through <b>...</b>
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