Ecce ego mitto vos

The words of this motet are drawn from the Gospel of Matthew, where Christ sends his disciples out into the world. He instructs them to be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves, a powerful image of wise and guileless evangelism. Jacob Handl's SATTB setting captures this sense of urgent but faithful commission. The rich vocal texture of the choir, singing in Latin, imbues the sacred text with a profound sense of spiritual authority. It is a striking example of Renaissance motet writing, designed to convey the gravity and hope of Christ's message with clarity and musical depth.