Cantilena Belgica "Met vlyt aensyt"

This motet opens with a gentle, flowing melody passed between the three voices, creating a sense of calm devotion. Jan Tollius sets a Dutch text that speaks of Christian joy and remembrance of Christ’s birth. The lyrics express gladness that Christ, born from his Father’s grace, has overcome evil and liberated his chosen people. It is a prayerful reflection on the spiritual renewal brought by the Nativity, urging believers to rejoice in this blessed event.