The Gospel message in Les Miserables : The priest's song

[@CaptainLightning1]

When he originally began writing the novel, Hugo was going to write about a Saint, the Bishop. In the end the novel featured three saints, the Bishop, Valjean, and the Mother Superior of a convent where Valjean hides after escaping Javert who famously never told a lie in her entire life, except once to save Valjean.

[@felipejacob4242]

Almost true: the never-lying nun is not from the picpus convent (which shows up later in the novel), but worked for Jean Valjean in Mr Madeleine’s infirmary. Her only lie is professed to save him from Javert after Fantine dies.

[@CaptainLightning1]

@@felipejacob4242 Sorry. I last read that book in 1988 so pardon my mistake. But you are correct.

[@thecheeselord5943]

You should reread it! I've just started reading it the first time myself! ​@@CaptainLightning1

[@ManongChito]

The moment he sang "But remember this my brother.... for God" I felt a lot of chills going up and down my back.

[@michaelolls1086]

This is my favorite scene in the entire musical

[@kingmackattack42]

Just as Christ readily forgives and welcomes us for coming to Him, no matter what crime we've done.

[@repetitiveexistentialism3967]

@Cian McCabe priests are like this, you just can't see them

[@andreaelizeth]

@@repetitiveexistentialism3967 Some of them are but some aren't. Do you forget the amount of priests who abuse their position to sexually abuse children? Ideally all priests should be like Bishop Myriel but not all of them are, that's why Valjean was touched by his compassion, because he had never met someone who treated him like a fellow man.

[@VanNessy97]

@@andreaelizeth Bishop Myriel (is that his name?) demonstrated more Christianity than 94% of the Christians I know.

[@SATMathReview1234]

@@andreaelizeth The corruption of the best is the worst. People should except Christians to be like Christ, the fact that they are not should rightly give men disgust. In the words of John Chysostom, “if ever Christian acted like one, the whole world would be converted.”

[@brodyhagemeier9356]

True. Jesus can only forgive the sins we are willing to let go.

[@joecook5689]

This valjean, colm Wilkinson, played the bishop in the movie. Brilliant casting.

[@BorisMacsimovich]

Bishop Myriel, the man who inspires good in us all.

[@evolgenius1150]

The main premise to this musical can be summed up as Grace vs Law just the fact this dude popped up with bread and wine makes him Melkeidech, he is literally Jesus popping up in Val Jean's life... bro.. The grace and mercyh he got after stealing his silver. wow. This is making me cry it's so beatuiful. And that colm plays the priest in the movie is so good hes' like bro I walked ur exact road.

[@zedchicago1332]

I try every day that I live to be like this Bishop

[@OllihuAkbar]

Can I have your silver?

[@jacobolson6145]

I really don’t enjoy plays but this one I’m borderline fanatic about it’s just such a good story and message

[@okono77]

Beautiful and pierceing to say the least. Such compassion. Represennts God's attitude towards mankind when mankind is willing to come out of denial.

[@OldCouches]

piercing indeed. ear piercing

[@uncasunga1800]

No. The opposite. Valjean was UNwilling. That is the amazing soul changing beauty of The Gospel.

[@odonnell1218]

You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. But if anyone strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if anyone would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

[@wanderingkernel5002]

1:25 Audio Quality is my Passion

[@juradoalejandro5261]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHA

[@trombonetimmy1064]

1:25 he sounds like he feels good, duh-nuh-duh-nuh-duh-nuh-duh

[@auraguard0212]

"Took my silver, took my--" _steps on a rusty nail_

[@mickeysouza6210]

The reference for the wine to revive, and the bread to make you strong is a reference to communion.

[@samuellawrencesbookclub8250]

Not to mention the costume design for the bishop, especially his long hair, is supposed to reference popular depictions of Christ.

[@Kaguyahime88]

This part never fails to make my tears flow....and I almost never cry for movies and stuff!

[@KmtKV5]

Coming here as a pagan, but who saw this musical in my youth and has always admired the compassion Abrahamics teach us in this song. I wanted to be the bishop (and have at times), but I've also been Val Jean. I suppose: forgiveness to all. And thank you.

[@OldCouches]

I was NOT expecting that scream from Valjean!

[@plainsman867]

This is the only way a man can take another’s sin. I believe in his heart, the Bishop truly gave Valjean the silver, which made it not stealing

[@NiiNorteiSebrebe]

He made it loud and clear

[@TSEliot1978]

Even guards have amazing voices...

[@kman314wastaken]

1:23 took my FLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT

[@christianmoreno8545]

Took the plate

[@MegaRhyz]

i flew my KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITEE

[@PhdAAA]

François-Melchior-Charles-Bienvenu de Miollis (19 June 1753, Aix-en-Provence, France - 27 June 1843, Aix-en-Provence, France[1][2]) was the Bishop of Digne from 1805 to 1838. He was the inspiration for Victor Hugo's character Bishop Myriel in the novel Les Misérables.... Similarities Both Bishop Myriel and Bishop de Miollis were the son of councillors; both were named vicar of Brignoles in 1804 and bishop of Digne in 1806; both were known by the name of Bienvenu (French for the word "welcome") due to their charitable natures and evangelical virtues.[3] Myriel used his own silver candlesticks to redeem Jean Valjean, and Miollis used his own silver coin to redeem the church and the presbytery of the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Laus.[4]

[@henryconner780]

This is one of my favorite songs in Les Mis. The kindness and mercy of the Saint is so beautiful!

[@laomike2397]

The candle stand if placed on a table can only give light to a room. However, Valjean made it to shine the world. God’s blessing and miracle.

[@janeyrevanescence12]

I have bought your soul for God…so beautiful

[@JVBP10]

I doubt if anybody was ready to hear that amazing tone 😍

[@boooster101]

The microphone sure as hell wasn't

[@husohomeful]

the most therapeutic song ever

[@TraceyMush]

This is an amazing music version of the stage show.

[@McDuffWells]

Thank you for posting. This is wonderful.

[@bbsonjohn]

"Our life is humble" -> has tons of silverware

[@liveandletlive807]

This is actually addressed in the book. The Bishop has given up everything that distracts from Christ, but finds himself holding onto his silverware even though he knows that means he hasn't given all of his earthly possessions to God. When Valjean shows up and steals the silverware, the Bishop uses it as an opportunity to teach the gospel to Valjean, which changes Valjean's worldview. Valjean then sells the silver and makes something of himself, but he keeps the candlesticks as a reminder of the mercy the Bishop showed him--the same mercy God shows to mankind.

[@boinz3966]

"own something expensive = not humble"

[@samuellawrencesbookclub8250]

@@boinz3966 Considering that Catholic Bishops in early 1800s France where considered about equal, on the social scale, to nobility, indeed they often came from noble families, owning one single thing of value is pretty humble, relatively speaking,

[@metalbeast3]

1:25 HO. LY. SHIT.

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

Who played the Bishop here? He even looks like Jesus in the Da Vinci painting

[@t25cee]

Paul Monagham was the bishop.

[@imdhepchannel7153]

Maybe it was purposely done so

[@katelynnkenney9694]

1:25 - Do the roar.

[@laomike2397]

What we have, we have to share

[@Theboyhoodbard]

Bishop. You wouldn't call a governor a mayor.

[@hilairebelloc3368]

However, a bishop is also a priest, whereas a governor is generally not simultaneously a mayor.

[@PinkManGuy]

Yo dawg can I get some more song to go with my static

[@thecyrin2272]

Was the priest supposed to look like Jesus or was that a clever coincidence?

[@samuellawrencesbookclub8250]

Given the additional symbolism of the bread and wine, it was probably pretty intentional. Costume designers, at least in profession productions, are generally meticulous in their designs, no detail of any major character's costume is ever coincidental

[@goodahead]

I just finished this book. The book is so much better than the movie. It has changed me and my heart forever. By the way Marius was a very good and virtuous man. Eponine is not what she is in the movie. More of a starving child that Marius occasionally gives money and food to.

[@ocrow3654]

Shat myself laughing at 1:24, worst possible note for the audio to falter on

[@emilycruz3029]

Does anyone know who plays bishop here?

[@BrianRatkus]

Les Miserables is proof that it is possible to write a great Christian novel.

[@theragnaross6529]

good song but can someone link one with better sound quality? sheesh

[@ernee100]

The Gospel: while we were enemies with God, the God-man Jesus took all of our sins to the cross. Since the wages of sin is death, and Jesus never sinned, death could not hold Him. We believe in Jesus's Resurrection, we are saved.

[@gioderoxas4681]

2:00

[@chengjiang2876]

I had what's left when you finished your lion's share.

[@paulbloom8847]

Colm Wilkinson is quite simply the best Valjean ever

[@istoppedcaring6209]

the guards sound best to me, just the agressiveness in those voices

[@MEdalFan26]

ceriyousky?//

[@eurekal1903]

I see.. everybody lies

[@alessioballoi5876]

@Cian McCabe Flawless

[@sucukking20]

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