Ego sum pauper a3

The words of this motet express a humble plea for divine succour. The singer acknowledges their own poverty and suffering, seeking refuge in God's salvation. This is followed by a declaration of praise, a commitment to magnify God's name through song. The text draws from Psalm 68, which speaks of deliverance from distress and the subsequent offering of thanksgiving. Orlando di Lasso sets this profound text for three voices, STB, in Latin. The composer's masterful handling of these few voices imbues the devotional text with a rich, resonant quality, exploring the interplay between lament and exultation.