Concede nobis Domine

This sacred motet, Concede nobis Domine, is presented for ATTB voices. The anonymous composer has set a Latin text that offers a prayer for forgiveness of sins and for divine succour. It asks that through the intercession of saints whose solemnities are celebrated on this day, the singers may be worthy to attain their fellowship. The text continues by praising these elect bishops and saints of Christ’s Church who fulfilled the precepts of life taught by God himself, thereby revealing His kingdom to them. Through faith, these saints conquered kingdoms, worked righteousness, and obtained promises, attributes that lend a profound and devotional character to the motet.