Each song in Messiah has lyrics that originate from the Old & New Testament of the King James Bible.
This page is going to look at two of the most known songs from Messiah and how the lyrics relate to the King James Bible verses.
For Unto Us a Child is Born
Lyrics:
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...
And the government shall be upon His shoulder;
And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor,
The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace"
Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.
As you can see above, the lyrics of "For Unto Us a Child is Born," greatly resemble the scripture in the King James Bible. This song is found in Part I and talks about the prophecy of a child being born who will take the government upon His shoulders. It also prophesies all the Names that this Son will be know as.
Hallelujah
Lyrics:
"Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujiah....
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth, Hallelujah, Hallelujah...
The kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord
and of His Christ, and of His Christ....
and He shall reign forever and ever, forever and ever...
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.....
Revelation 19:6 -Hallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Revelation 11:15 - The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 19:16 - KING OF KINGS, LORD OF LORDS.
As you can see above, the lyrics of "Hallelujah," greatly resemble the scripture in the King James Bible. This happens in Part II of Messiah and talks about the greatness of God after Christ's resurrection. It mentions how God's reign will last forever and ever in all of His power.