Congratulamini mihi omnes

Pierre Colin's motet Congratulamini mihi omnes is a five-part sacred work in Latin for SSATB choir. It draws on a text that is a jubilant acclamation of praise, opening with an invitation to share in joy for God's grace. The lyrics speak of devotion from a young age, leading to the miraculous conception and birth of Christ, presented here as a divine and human offspring. Further lines draw a beautiful metaphor, comparing the blessed individual to a fruitful vine, whose blossoms yield the sweet fragrance of honour and honesty. Colin's setting likely explores the rich, devotional character of this text through the interplay of the five voices.