5. Recitative
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; yet once a little while, and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land, and I will shake all nations, and the desire of the nations shall come.
Haggai II, 6-7
The Lord whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, e'en the messenger of the covenant whom ye delight in, behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.
Malachi III.1
6. Air
But who may abide the day of His coming? And who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner's fire.
Malachi III.2