Domine quando veneris

This motet sets a powerful Latin text exploring the fear of divine judgment and pleading for mercy. The composer vividly portrays the sinner's anguish and desperate hope for absolution, particularly during the final judgment. The music underscores the penitential mood, with the plea 'Domine, quando veneris judicare' (Lord, when you come to judge the earth) forming the emotional core. The final section offers a prayer for eternal rest for the departed, seeking light and peace. Scored for SATB choir, Regnart’s setting is a solemn and moving reflection on sin, repentance, and the promise of eternal peace.