Given in the following are links to some discussions of Handel’s Messiah. Several of these include the full set of lyrics, including scriptural references. Also one or two provide more elaborate thoughts about the history and impact of Messiah, including discussion of WHY the oratorio was written. At least one link provides a critique of its impact on Jewish/Christian relations.
Handel’s Messiah Lyrics (posted in ROH Signal)
Handel’s Messiah – A Conversation with Albert Mohler and Calvin Stapert
Handel’s Messiah – Lyrics and Doctrine
Handel’s Messiah – Antipas.org
Handel’s Messiah – C. S. Lewis Institute
Is Handel’s Messiah Anti-semetic?
Handel’s Messiah Lyrics (how the Christadelphians think)
Sample Videos of Messiah Performance
Here is a full performance. There are many more found on YouTube.
Handel’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral (complete) – Beautiful HD – American Bach Soloists
Here ia an example of performance of the ‘Christmas Version’, which includes section 1 (up to “His Yoke Is Easy”), and ending with Hallelujah Chorus. This is followed by a Christmas Carol sing with the audience: