Deus qui superbis resistis

This powerful motet would be fitting for a service of repentance or an occasion focusing on humility. Derrick Gerarde’s setting of the Latin text Deus qui superbis resistis is crafted for a large SSAATBB choir. The text is a prayer asking God, who resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, to increase the virtue of humility in us. The composer reflects the solemnity of the plea through rich harmonies and a majestic sonority suitable for a full choir, creating a deeply reflective and devotional atmosphere.