Dilexisti justitiam

The music opens with a jubilant and energetic setting of the words Dilexisti justitiam. The SATB choir moves in rich homophony, with the voices often in close imitation. The Latin text, drawn from scripture, speaks of loving righteousness and hating iniquity, and the composer’s setting vividly conveys this message. The motet is divided into two distinct sections, with the second, marked Variant 1, featuring a brighter, more flowing character. Variant 2 offers a contrast with its lyrical melody and the assurance of God’s eternal blessing. This is a powerful and uplifting motet for mixed voice choir.