Emphasis Preaching Journal

Years ago, in The Daily Bread appeared a story about Franz Joseph Haydn that occurred in 1808. That year, in Vienna, there was a grand performance of his outstanding oratorio, The Creation. The composer himself was there for the occasion. He came in a wheelchair, since he was so old and feeble. This was one year before his death. His presence stirred the audience. As the orchestra and chorus burst forth with full power into the passage, "And there was light," a crescendo of applause broke out.