I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

Music video by Sylvia McNair, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner performing I Know That My Redeemer Liveth. (C) 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

[@stephenmccartney8089]

I spent a year in Afghanistan, 2009-2010 deep in the combat theater as a Navy vascular surgeon seeing the worst of the worst. I had a small almost sized CD player and a few discs. One was 8 selected pieces from Handel's Messiah. This composition was played nearly every night when I could. It calmed me, brought me to peace and back to the enduring breathe of our humanity and got me thru the worst of times. Still brings me to a sudden stop and tears much of the times. Bravo !! S.F. McCartney, M.D. FACS US Navy Medical Corps (retired).

[@seongmin_choi1123]

I am Korean, but thank you for the services.

[@denisefairhurst7255]

Thank you for your service Stephen, from an ex RN Wren in the UK.

[@stephenmccartney8089]

@@denisefairhurst7255 Thank you I worked at Bastion Level 2 surgical hospital in Helmand Province. Worked with UK medical personnel the entire time. I admired them so much. The soldiers of UK suffered a lot nearby in Sangin. Very brave.

[@juliapom9115]

That was a joy to read, there are certain pieces in Handel's Messiah which totally transport you! This piece I used to sing solo at school.

[@stephenmccartney8089]

@@seongmin_choi1123 Very kind..bless you SFM

[@miriamoconnor7099]

My husband and I chose to have a friend sing this at our oldest son's funeral. To me, it is a song of hope and consolation!

[@shelleychilds8464]

Yes, and for my father's funeral as well xx

[@claranimmer7349]

I‘ m so sorry, because you had to go through such pain. All the best wishes.

[@KevinGenus]

Prayers to you, your husband and your son's soul as it progresses through the next world of God.

[@1Didgeridoo]

It’s really comforting this song as is the whole concert i saw once in the roal Albert hall. My condolences with your loss. Greetings from Holland

[@rebekahboneschanscher8838]

We had it at our daughter's funeral too. Such a comforting truth!

[@geonmzahsan6640]

Trillls in her voice are outstanding. Great orchestra. As a teenager I accompanied a high soprano on Easter Sunday . Musical score is excellent 👌👌

[@kefiloemorand5693]

I was a member of the Ionian Youth Orchestra playing the violin. At 12 years of age I was accompanying my late mom who used to be in the Ionian choir. She used to sing “I know that my redeemer liveth” and every time she sang this song with her angelic beautiful soprano, I always felt like I was in heaven. This was way back in the early seventies. When my mom passed on in 1991, on her tombstone I wrote “Here lies a woman who knew that her redeemer liveth”. Beautiful rendition this is, reminds me so much of my mom, it’s like I was listening to her. Our redeemer still lives even today.🙏🏾

[@profelimofficial]

Oh, what a beautiful memory and a touching tribute to your mother. Thank you for sharing. Blessings!

[@adebisijohnadeyemi2988]

May God grant her soul eternal rest in the bossom of Christ Jesus 🙏

[@kefiloemorand5693]

@@profelimofficial 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kefiloemorand5693]

@@adebisijohnadeyemi2988 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sinethembadywili8804]

Oh wow, such a beautiful memory. I read about the Ionian Choir from the late Dr Sibongile Khumalo which was conducted by her father, Professor Khabi Mngoma. Is it the same choir? How I wish such existed in our lifetime.

[@albertdewornu243]

Why on earth will 217 people give this song/performance a thumbs down? Hey guys there is indeed a redeemer out there who truly lives, & I pray that you all get to know Him, Amen.

[@owmw1934]

So glad to know my Redeemer now before I see him face to face.

[@philipwilson5396]

Yep!! Truer words have not been spoken. I have planned my own funeral service and it begins with Sylvia McNair singing this famous song. Philip Wilson South Australia. By the way I'm not in a hurry!

[@Max-OCATCBuff]

People will give anything a thumbs down. You could literally state "I will give $1 to anyone who gives this video a thumbs up 👍🏾" and you'll get a 10:1 up to down ratio.

[@bowrudder899]

217 Jehovah's Witnesses

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Sylvia McNair had already established herself as an outstanding interpreter of the soprano role in MESSIAH before she retired from opera to focus on musical theatre.

[@bowrudder899]

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes-I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!

[@brendayounker3434]

Job 19:25-26

[@ursulasautner9533]

Thank you ❤

[@robertlehnert4148]

Blessed Easter, 2024, to all

[@JohnMarks-u3r]

We had this specific recording played when leaving the Church after my mother-in-law's funeral today. Thanks be to God for His indescribable Gift in the life, death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, who died that I, a sinner, might be reconciled to a Holy God, and whom God raised on the third day to demonstrate that He had accepted Christ's sacrifice on the Cross.

[@marciaallman8920]

My husband and I used to sing the Messiah. He died at Christmas 10 years ago and I haven’t been able to sing since. I am reading a book by Mary Balogh and one of the characters sings this so I had to find it on KZbin. Now I’m crying, I haven’t heard thus music for ten years. Thanks Mrs Balogh and the soloist here. It brings back such beautiful and sad memories.

[@shortstuff2878]

❤my parents and I used to listen to the Messiah every year while decorating the tree. Condolences❤

[@anastasiaromanov3737]

Pray that you can sing again!

[@303margie]

I was the same after my husband died. He was an organist and I sing, it was how we met. A year or so after he died, I plucked up courage and joined a choral society. I could hear his voice in my head telling me off. I'm still singing well I was before coronavirus

[@happinessnnaji3631]

My sister the Lord shall continually be by your side. Indeed our redeemer liveth

[@wearethechurch7786]

The psalmist declares that the tears of the godly are so precious to Him, he preserves them. If God preserves our tears,will he not preserve us? Be encouraged my friends. He will leave us bor forsake us.

[@Tanteish]

I used to work in Sylvia McNair's management at the height of her career. It was always a delight to work with her. A sweet generous person, with a lovely lyric voice perfect for Handel and Mozart.( If you check your comments, Sylvia, hello from Elaine.)

[@kimsteel366]

This performance is PERFECTION: modern tuning, vibrato in the strings, clear, expressive vocals. SUBLIME. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@deblind5042]

There is a calm and peace even as she sings the high notes. There is no over dramatization. Very refreshing.

[@robertrowe8100]

I sang this at st stevens Church at tovil Maidstone Kent during the rehearsal I could not sing it so the organist a Peter bonnet said go to see a film in the afternoon and it will be o k and so it was I was in my teens at the time

[@ChrisWagstaff]

Exactly. Her diction is clear and no over dramatisation

[@bobbemundt3478]

Little did Job know his request to have his words of lament and his longing to see his Messiah be written down, come to pass and many relate to his thoughts ( Job 19:23-27)

[@chrystal0411]

This soloist has a gorgeous voice. I love her interpretation of this piece, so effortless.

[@RequiemAeternam01]

We chose to have this played at my grandma's funeral, as she was deeply religious and absolutely adored Handel's Messiah. The last moment I spent with her was listening to Colin Davis' 1966 recording. But I know that her redeemer liveth, forever.

[@gshenaut]

Even mythicists such as myself can appreciate the beauty of this tune, and the imagery that it evokes.

[@brian317usa1]

What a heavenly voice! She is one of the most beautiful faces in the world of opera. She is really gifted!

[@dancingkate0]

She makes it look and sound so easy! I know hundreds of hours of training and rehearsal go into making something as divine as this, but I love when performers have obviously prepared so well that they're able to forget all about technique and nothing but joy comes out!

[@marcbarlow8099]

Ms. McNair's voice and interpretation are unmatched! I applaud her fine work and great feeling she puts into her vocal performance. A BEAUTIFUL solo.... Brava!

[@davidhancock6057]

It amazes me....Job's words from a time of suffering, inspired by the Holy Spirit, set to music by a gifted composer such as Handel, and sung by a talented vocalist as this woman...wow!

[@rachelcohen9220]

How beautiful

[@gr8deals2do]

The Bible. The Living Book. Job 19:25-27: "For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me."

[@blessedvirginmaryisqueen8448]

Reminds me of the great Saint Mary Magdalene, who was, in her heart, surely singing this when she became the first Apostle of the Resurrection. What an amazing story is hers, Mary Magdalene's. Can't wait to meet her in heaven. Talk about Christ turning a person's life around-- if we see Mary Magdalene at her low point, we'd probably be tempted to label her as hopeless, and here she is, the Lady Apostle of the Resurrection and one of the greatest Saints of all time! Glorious woman is she, Christ had a special place in His Sacred Heart for that beloved girl, and she for Him. If only the secular world knew of such true love in the midst of so many false, weak, and perverted notions of "love"... May we Christians live according to Christ's commandment of charity so as to make true love manifest in the world, a strong sacrificial love like that of the Master Himself.

[@manrico29]

I am completely overwhelmed by the beauty of this interpretation. Sylvia has a lovely timbre and sings in adquate style for this aria.

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

"Adequate?" What a ginormous insult. You have no idea of what you speak. Personally I can't find enough superlatives to describe the impeccable beauty of Ms McNair's voice and artistry. 'Adequate...?' Huh! I suppose in your eyes you'd describe a diamond as having possibilities.

[@emmanuelifelowo5520]

This is the best rendition i have listened to in relation to this solo piece in Thirty-One (31) years. Her mastery of the piece is awesome.

[@OceanRoadbyTonyBaker]

Stunningly beautiful is this music and musician. Thank you for sharing this.

[@marcbarlow8099]

She is one of very few gifted soloists who can do justice to a marvelous text and musical score! Brava! And to Ms. McNair, thank you and bless you!

[@april.valente]

Please could you tell me her name. She is astounding!

[@jollychiwala4494]

she's got an angelic voice. I'm just in love with the way she controls it.

[@ogeyananchah4279]

in deed Sylvia you have a beautiful voice

[@Kay-nq6vq]

Heaven brought her here for all to enjoy.

[@ellyess7203]

How beautiful! To have Sir Neville Mariner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields with such a perfect soprano. This is a gift to cherish. Thank you.

[@brendabadih8855]

Blessing all. Woke and this song was in my heart. Surprise! Phone dead. Keep pressing the ignition and wasn't even upset. Last try and power on. Went straight to search and chose this performance. Thank God for musicians. I believe there are notes and chords we do not hear in this world. I am comforted and excited that the music continues after this earthly life. And it even gets better. Mom born again, embracing Jesus last 3 months of her long life. We will listen to the heavenly music together. ✝️

[@octolinds]

I hope she realizes what she’s singing about! The eternal weight of glory! How precious. This song invokes such reverence. It brought me to tears.

[@JenHelwig]

She is a believer, so she DOES know what she is singing about. :)

[@katerinaaqu]

Well it is plain english (maybe old but still understandable) so why not? Anyways jokes aside, every professional singer regardless of language or religion owght to at least look up at the libretto they sing; what is behind it it, what the meaning is etc. so I am sure whether she believes deeply in god or not she surely knows what she is singing about.

[@duncanbryson1167]

I'm not religious but I like The Messiah and I also like some hymns. Religious music will be performed and enjoyed for the art form itself when religions have all but disappeared.

[@ubermensch4304]

@@duncanbryson1167 Religion will never disappear. And you can't have great art or music in a godless society.

[@duncanbryson1167]

@@ubermensch4304 What about the religions of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome? They came and went as did others. There will probably always be small groups of people in the future who will form minority cults/ religions. I admit religions have given us some wonderful architecture music and art but they will exist for their own merit without any religiosity attached. People often can't think out of their own time bubble and look at what's happened in the past and realise those changes can be repeated.

[@Theresa-eh5ue]

You are so welcome. Cannot put in words what hearing this does to me.Oh heaven on earth. Thank God for Handel who composed it. HALLELUJAH INDEED

[@LoriPorter-kj3bm]

So beautiful. Lovely performance. I picture Handel in his London flat composing this divinely inspired work of The Messiah. Living on. Lifting us through troubled times.

[@fifismith2377]

My mother used to sing this many years ago. Her voice was beautiful.

[@tyxikosgatopoulos3094]

There are many ways to interpret this aria. This is one of the best.

[@marianneorlet9317]

Thank you, Dr. McCartney, for sharing. What peace and hope this aria can bring. I pray that many helpers in these times of wars, might be sustained through this, and their horrific memories be forever coupled with this beautiful piece of hope.🙏

[@maunavrrt4046]

One of the loveliest Soprano voices I have ever heard.

[@phyllisgrellman4741]

Absolutely the best I’ve ever heard this done

[@donaldedward4951]

This is the way it should be sung. I love the Messiah; all of it. I love this part. I brings tears. What of? Joy? Appreciation of the beauty of it ? The promise of those words? I don't know. I just love it. Sylvia McNair has a beautiful voice. I was born not far from St. Martin in the Fields.

[@thewswilliams1266]

One of my beloved pieces.l too love yo sing this

[@annhayes1032]

You post expresses my thoughts and heart exactly. Thank you. I love all of the Messiah, too. Sylvia McNair's beautiful voice. And I love the promise of the words.

[@bismarkgrant4560]

Indeed. Excellent performance. Perfect Song.

[@PilgrimsProgress7]

I think it is your soul reaching out to its Creator. Jesus is the Messiah.

[@georgekegoro5862]

Brings tears to my eyes as well.

[@ewanmacfarlane9195]

Controlled and beautiful performance. Pure class.

[@rachelmelahn9825]

What a superb rendition of this music and what a voice,!!! Bravo well done congratulations.

[@thomasvanduzer089]

Hello Rachel 👋 if I should say, Your smile is like the morning sun and your eyes is like the night moon, your making color is like a pure gold. Following you has made it known to me without doubt that you’re a true explanation of God true nature and i now begin to wonder if God is a woman. You’re beautifully amazing i must say.. Hope you don’t mind if we are friends . do have a nice and blessed day

[@michaelmiller1215]

Without peer. Occasionally ornamented, but never obviously, as the simple message of the text shines through. A masterful performance.

[@Sewprano]

she sings with such ease. this is such a lovely version of "I know that my redeemer liveth" the voice is so buttery and the tempo is perfect!

[@h.lloydweston4506]

The beauty of a voice and the truth of a wonderful performance!!!

[@jacobso223]

Jesus is very much alive. He is Lord of all. Praise Him!

[@joshuaafare9798]

Amen

[@JC57515]

For sure. Watch The Great Mr Handel.

[@JohnTheMmmMachine]

Amen

[@idavo]

Just watched on of the finest films ever made. Spring & Port Wine by Bill Naughton & when the family sing this around the piano it raises the hairs on the back of my neck. A beautiful piece.

[@natureboihikes162]

One of my favorite movements from George Fredrick Handel's Messiah. One of the most beautiful soprano solos I have heard in music for a while. I have to say an outstanding masterpiece from scripture.

[@teinyeboyle]

I am the 400th commenter 😊🤗 this by far is the calmest and most soothing rendition of this great aria, sung exactly how Handel would have been inspired for. Void of unnecessary vibratos and ad lib, pure and true to its message! Great one

[@jamesglover4274]

This is one of the pieces that holds a special place in my heart. It is the affirmation that I want sung when my time comes.

[@elizabethsohler4149]

Make sure your people know that.

[@memuellerpac]

It's a gentler version than I've often heard. I like it. Beautiful.

[@mousehitscat]

What a beautiful profession of faith this song is!

[@shenorhali]

She has a beautifully well-trained voice.... it was a pleasure to listen to her!

[@jillianhenriques]

I listen to this at least twice a week. This version is so soothing and sweet. :)

[@phyllisgrellman4741]

What I wouldn’t give to sing like her. Beautiful

[@dearbrewer]

Hello Sylvia I was looking up a verse from the book of Job. I know that my Redeemer Elizabeth and your charming rendition of Messiah came up. It was about 4 o’clock in the morning in the Philippines and it is a wonderful way to wake up in the morning hearing your charming voice, I remember you so well from Indiana University and your kind heart and comments. God bless you always Dan Brewer.

[@jonathantseu6515]

I know that my redeemer liveth And that he shall stand At the latter day, upon the earth I know that my redeemer liveth And that he shall stand At the latter day, upon the earth Upon the earth I know that my redeemer liveth And he shall stand Stand at the latter day, upon the earth Upon the earth And though worms destroy this body Yet in my flesh shall i see God Yet in my flesh shall i see God I know that my redeemer liveth And though worms destroy this body Yet in my flesh shall i see God Yet in my flesh shall i see God Shall i see God I know that my redeemer liveth For now is Christ risen from the dead The first fruits of them that sleep Of them that sleep The first fruits of them that sleep For now is Christ risen For now is Christ risen from the dead The first fruits of them that sleep

[@anastasiaromanov3737]

Thank you!

[@joseluissanchezespinoza6431]

Yes, thank you

[@jaygubula8883]

Thank you so much

[@acorpsetacris7223]

Job 19:25

[@mariashouse5492]

Thank you! This is one of my favorites 💙💜♥️

[@donaldgeorge3717]

What a Godsend.!! What a blessing! thank you so much.

[@Tenortalker]

Sylvia McNair is a lovely singer and she has the absolute clarity of tone which I feel is rarely being cultivated nowadays. She interprets the aria as a meditation/ reflection ( rightly so perhaps after all the categorical exuberance of the Hallelujah chorus?) rather than an outward statement of Christian faith and conviction. It is a valid and lovely performance so I don't understand some of the nonsensical comments and criticisms posted here. Why not sit back , reflect and enjoy such beauty?

[@oswaldwellman7806]

+Tenortalker Totally agree. The authority of one critique is shown below when John Hopkins asks "is it an aria from a religious piece" !

[@sutash9043]

I believe EVERY word she's singing. She sings with utmost conviction, but not desperate though, she sings from a place of peace and intense love because of that conviction. That is what she transmits to me.

[@Tenortalker]

Yes that is what I meant - it is not an outward statement, but rather an inward, reflective one in this interpretation which is perfectly valid.

[@doriscook64]

I couldn't agree more; this is certainly the most beautiful version of this movement

[@jillianhenriques]

I just LOVE this interpretation of this piece. I agree completely, she sings it with such ease, it is so beautiful. It is something I aspire to.

[@cityofdestiny9039]

Very, very lovely. I love how elegant and clear her style is. Thanks for sharing!

[@hermanschotanus72]

What a treasure to hear and see.

[@ronaldfarson]

I've heard this many times and this is the most perfect version! Outstanding!

[@bastiatintheandes4958]

There is something in her singing, something above divine that makes lovely Sylvia look as the most beautiful woman ever born.

[@alexrodriguez351]

Bastiat in the Andes Well said:)

[@mckavitt13]

Bastiat in the Andes Look or look like the most beautiful woman ever born. 🤓🎓✍️

[@ferdiriordan1]

This is a truly subline rendition, so pure, so calm ,so soul touching- thanks to all

[@kew3922]

Absolutely divine. Beautiful. Can’t wait to see him come.

[@lorrainemars7960]

I loved reading all the comments and how this piece brings peace, calm and lovely memories to people. I love it also, especially the beautiful orchestration behind the main melody. Handel is a master of this.

[@kingtutspiano]

When such a great performer as this sings "I know that my Redeemer liveth", it validates the eternal nature of this truth.

[@sutash9043]

yesss! She communicates that with such an overwhelming conviction

[@JPPureCandy]

Oh really? And you know this how? Pardon Me but like our founding fathers (Jefferson and Paine for example) I tend towards scepticism. Beauty is not proof of Yahweh's benevolence. In fact much of the bible points in the opposite direction.

[@dalerider3124]

+ yes, it does

[@markguho6294]

It took years for me to find this song! And I finally found it 2 weeks before my 40th Birthday!

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

I'm working on learning this piece at the moment. It's a truly lovely piece that I've loved for a very long time, full of ineffable joy and faith. I really like what Sylvia has done with it. It is really nice to hear it done the way it should be. Great inspiration for putting those hours in to get it right.

[@ugomatthew1593]

Very beautiful rendition! God bless Handel, the soloist, the orchestra and everyone.

[@wendyw651]

She is so serene and joyful. Beautiful to see and hear.

[@vincentmelling5381]

I've had the CD for years and often come back to it I love the subtle organ particularly in the quiet passages - it really anchors the sound

[@jamesskinner9457]

Harry- THANKS for the inspiration selection. Jim

[@jackodirect]

beautiful delicate rendition. She most certainly is NOT flat !!!

[@geraldnorman9437]

What an angelic Voice!!!

[@ДианаСевастьянова-л6ч]

This song is so gorgeous, gives me the chills every time. Working on it in voice lessons!

[@prolong4291]

Perfect timing and technique. Wonderful.

[@nancyrevzen7798]

Gorgeous singing!!!!!

[@CoxJoxSox]

She couldn't have done it better - beautiful woman - beautiful voice :D

[@tarashalayda9464]

I love how she sings this piece and how her voice just moves me. I'm working on this piece to sing for Easter and hopefully I can move my congregation like she moves her audience.

[@SalemMoodyFan]

I am currently doing a Bible Study of the Book of Job and just finished Chapter 19. So glad that I took a few minutes to find this hymn inspired by verse 25. It makes the heart soar! I wish Job could hear the music and his words sung in such a lovely way. 😊

[@MarianParrott]

Very pure tone, like an angel.

[@aamend5003]

The absolute best recording of this I have ever heard. Thank you Sylvia McNair!

[@vincentneale2620]

This brings back memories of my Aunty Stella - she woukd bring tears of joy into eyes with this wonderfull piece

[@cindyanderson7681]

One of my favorites. She sings it beautifully.

[@stephenmccartney8089]

The vocalist Mdme McNair actually Emailed me as well..sheis retired now but her voice captivated me Thanks for your comment SFM

[@augustineogwuche4984]

Simply flawless.excellently performed.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Indescribable beauty Indescribable comfort Her beautiful singing voice is out of this world

[@mariacasemyr]

This voice must be from heaven ❤️

[@Maradriella]

And hail to all musicians performing this.

[@fisheryang7962]

Thank You Every Year Happy New Year Bless!!!!!!!

[@teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013]

Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🧧💖🥰 What a BEAUTIFUL song 💖 to REMIND us that our redeemer lives so we will have ETERNAL HOPE 😇🥳 Hope EVERYONE will VISIT Taiwan when the pandemic is over. 🇹🇼🥳

[@nielskjr5432]

Beautiful performance! Wonderful voice.

[@cherylzelenka4364]

Happy Easter. He has risen!!

[@clefze]

Joyful Resurrection Day. He is risen. Don't use the word 'Easter' because it is the name of a pagan god.

[@vulcan1429]

She brought me to tears....sheer joy!

[@jillmarit]

Sylvia is the definition of perfection.

[@0me0my1]

What a great musical group, and what a performance by Sylvia. Good job!

[@celticsapphire8608]

I have taken part in Handel’s Messiah on numerous occasions, a truly WONDERFUL oratorio and an absolute privilege and joy to sing.

[@siramadist]

wow!!!.. I loved her voice since the first note..so beautiful!!!

[@chrisedozie125]

Not sure I've heard anything sweeter...absolutely awesome!

[@alexrodriguez351]

So Pure. Thank You greatly Mrs. Mc Nair

[@꽃사슴l4p1o]

어느분 때문에 좋은추억 두고두고 한해를 보내면서 감사 한맘전해 봅니다 🎉

[@marthawatson4162]

Very encouraging message and beautiful singing.

[@nekhomo]

My favourite verse and song. I asked my kids to put it on my tombstone