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His Yoke Is Easy - No. 21

This chorus is not being performed in 2019.  I am posting simply for those that might be interested in learning it. This chorus ends Part 1 of Messiah.  The words are taken from Matthew 11:30 and are actually the words of Jesus himself, although Charles Jennons, the clergyman responsible for choosing the verses used in Messiah, chose to slightly alter the text from the first-person to the third.  Jesus said, "For my yoke is easy..." (first-person), but in this chorus we sing instead, "For his yoke is easy" (third-person).  Either way, the message is clear and wonderful.  Jesus invites all who are burdened down

with the cares and concerns of this life to lay them at his feet.  He will give us rest and a "yoke" which is easy and light!  The video example to the right is of the Robert Shaw Chorale, conducted by the late Robert Shaw.  Although an old recording, the Robert Shaw Chorale recordings from the past are considered classic.  Truly one of the great choirs of the recent past.

Audio Practice Files

Soprano Prominent:
Alto Prominent:
Tenor Prominent:
Bass Prominent:
Take it to the next level!  See if you can sing your part without it played prominently! All parts played equally:

Finale Practice Files

Must have Finale NotePad installed to use the practice files below.  NotePad is available for PC or Mac and allows you to see the music as it plays, plus control the speed of the playback. (Notepad is not available for mobile devices at this time.)
no._21_his_yoke_is_easy_-_soprano.mus
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no._21_his_yoke_is_easy_-_alto.mus
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no._21_his_yoke_is_easy_-_tenor.mus
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no._21_his_yoke_is_easy_-_bass.mus
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  • Home
  • Vocal Tips
  • Community Chorus
    • Learn the Music >
      • Part 1 >
        • And the Glory
        • And He Shall Purify
        • O Thou That Tellest
        • For Unto Us
        • Glory to God
        • His Yoke Is Easy
      • Part 2 >
        • Behold The Lamb
        • Surely He Hath Borne
        • And With His Stripes
        • All We Like Sheep
        • He Trusted In God
        • Lift Up Your Heads
        • The Lord Gave the Word
        • Let Us Break
        • Hallelujah!
      • Part 3 >
        • Since By Man
        • But Thanks Be To God
        • Worthy Is The Lamb
    • Other Links & Resources
    • Memories of 2015
    • Memories of 2016
    • Memories of 2017
    • Memories of 2018
    • Memories of 2019
  • Benefit Choir
    • Praise the Lamb Medley
    • How Deep the Fathers Love
    • Great Is Thy Faithfulness
    • Behold Our God
    • I Got Shoes
    • We Declare Your Majesty
    • Never Gonna Let Me Go
    • I Will Rise