Domine, a lingua dolosa

This powerful motet for SSATTB voices sets a Latin text that is a plea for deliverance from deceitful tongues, wrath, hatred, and all ill will. The music overflows with the composer's fervent trust in divine mercy and truth, which he proclaims will endure forever. The choir will be called upon to express both the vulnerability of the supplicant and the triumphant praise of God's enduring love. The text draws from Psalm 31 and 145, creating a profound and dramatic sacred statement.