The Apostles, Op. 49, Pt.1: Ia. The Calling of the Apostles

Narrator 1:

And it came to pass in those days that Jesus went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

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The Angel Gabriel:

The voice of Thy watchman! The Lord returneth to Zion - break forth into joy, sing together ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the Lord hath comforted His people.

(Orchestra)

The Angel:

'Behold My servant, Whom I have chosen My beloved, in Whom My soul is well pleased:

He shall not strive, nor cry aloud: neither shall anyone hear His voice in the streets: a bruised reed shall He not break, the dimly burning wick shall He not quench, and in His name shall the Gentiles hope.'

The voice of Thy watchman!