Con amores, la mi madre

This sacred Spanish villancico for SATB voices captures a tender devotional scene. The opening lines, "Con amores, la mi madre, con amores m´adormi," set a tone of gentle slumber, where the singer falls asleep in the embrace of love. The dream that follows is one of profound solace, a direct response to the heart's vigil. Love itself provides comfort, offering more joy than deserved. This beautiful moment of divine favor is described as a respite from sorrow, granted by faith and unwavering service to that love. Juan de Anchieta's setting is a heartfelt expression of spiritual intimacy and peace.