Ego me diligentes diligo

Jacobus Clemens non Papa was a prolific composer of sacred polyphony in the Netherlands. His motets are known for their clarity and expressiveness. This motet for SSATB voices is set in Latin and draws its text from scripture, specifically the book of Proverbs and Revelation. The text speaks of divine love and promise: "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me." It continues with pronouncements of divine glory and identity: "I will give my glory to no other. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end." Clemens's setting masterfully captures the solemnity and grandeur of these pronouncements, creating a rich and devotional musical experience for the choir.