This past weekend I had the opportunity of seeing the Broadway musical, 'Les Miserables' In fact I saw it twice. Each time the words became more meaningful, and the story line became more clearer. It's a true story of love, hope, compassion and redemption. This was a wonderful event to celebrate our family's birthdays.
"Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and
breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of
the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the
story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.
A highlight for me was the song, 'Bring Him Home' Truly a song which represents the deep love of a father for his daughter and future son. He was singing this song in hopes that his daughter's lover, Marius would be spared of his life in the revolution so that he could 'come home' and marry his daughter, Cosette. A most moving experience.
While Valjean’s efforts on behalf of others inevitably cause him problems, they also give him a sense of happiness and fulfillment that he has never before felt. Valjean’s love for others—in particular, for Cosette—is what keeps him going in desperate times.
VALJEAN
God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
He's like the son I might have known
If God had granted me a son.
The summers die
One by one
How soon they fly
On and on
And I am old
And will be gone.
Bring him peace
Bring him joy
He is young
He is only a boy
You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die, let me die
Let him live
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
He's like the son I might have known
If God had granted me a son.
The summers die
One by one
How soon they fly
On and on
And I am old
And will be gone.
Bring him peace
Bring him joy
He is young
He is only a boy
You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die, let me die
Let him live
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.
If you love musicals, this is a must.
A musical drama filled with action, hope, dreams, compassion and love.
'Les Miserables'
How fun!
ReplyDeleteThe words to this song are hitting home with me.
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie! Saw it over the Christmas holidays. And this weekend I was at the stage production of it at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre! So good!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful. I really need to make sure I see this either on film or live. Thanks for sharing.
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