Domine, salvum fac

Henry Bird Collins composed this sacred motet for SATB choir, setting a Latin text that calls for divine protection and blessing. The opening words, "Domine, salvam fac Ecclesiam," translate to "Lord, save the Church," a plea for the preservation and well-being of the institution. The composer further invokes God's aid, asking to be heard "in die qua invocaverimus te" – on the day we call upon you. Collins's setting likely reflects the solemnity and devotion inherent in such liturgical requests, offering a powerful and resonant musical experience suitable for moments of prayer and contemplation within the choral tradition.