Dignare me laudare te

This motet for SSAB voices, Dignare me laudare te, is a sacred setting of a Latin text. It is suitable for liturgical occasions, particularly those honouring the Virgin Mary or Christ. The initial plea, 'Vouchsafe me to praise thee, O Jesus Christ, [consecrated Virgin]', asks for strength against adversaries. The added verse, often attributed to Gombert, further invokes the Queen of Heaven, the most gracious mother of the Child, imploring her not to spurn the supplicant but to accept their sole dedication. Jean Maillard's setting offers a rich harmonic texture for this devotional text, fitting for a Marian feast day or a service of reflection and prayer.