Dominica ultima Post Trinitatem

Sing this potent motet for the Last Sunday after Trinity, reflecting on the second coming of the Son of Man. Raselius's SAATB setting of a German text draws parallels between the suddenness of lightning and Christ's return. The composer then moves to the stark imagery of eagles gathering where a carcass lies, a vivid metaphor for judgment and the inevitable consequences of our actions. This is a powerful and direct musical statement, suitable for a choir capable of conveying dramatic textual weight. Its sacred nature and motet form place it firmly within the tradition of German Lutheran polyphony, offering a thought-provoking addition to a Lenten or Reformation service, or indeed any occasion that calls for sober reflection.