Ecce plenus miseriis

This sacred motet by Jean Lecocq is suited for liturgical use, perhaps during Lent or a period of penitence. Sung in Latin by an SATB choir, the text is a heartfelt plea for mercy. The singer addresses God as the source of compassion, charity, and clemency, begging to be received into divine kindness and forgiveness. The words express a soul overwhelmed by suffering, seeking solace and fulfillment from the Creator through the intercession of His only Son. The music would surely reflect the deep contrition and earnest yearning of the text, offering a moment of profound reflection for both choir and congregation.