Custodi me Domine

This motet by Orlando di Lasso sets a Latin text from Psalm 139, a prayer for protection against enemies. Scored for SATB choir, it is suitable for liturgical use, perhaps as an offertory hymn, during seasons of penitence or when a reflective mood is desired. The composer's masterful handling of the polyphonic texture supports the earnest plea of the text, creating a compelling musical expression of faith and reliance on divine guardianship. This sacred work offers a profound opportunity for choirs to engage with both the devotional content and the rich contrapuntal style characteristic of the Renaissance motet tradition.