Domine ne longe facias

The plea "Lord, do not keep your help far from me" forms the core of this sacred motet for SATB voices. Setting a devotional Latin text, the composer vividly illustrates the supplication for divine protection against perceived dangers, asking to be rescued "from the lion's mouth, and from the horns of unicorns my lowliness." The music aims to reflect the earnest prayer for deliverance and defence. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and expressive counterpoint as the choir conveys the spiritual drama of the text. This motet is a powerful example of Renaissance sacred part-music, suitable for services and concerts.