Egregie Doctor Paule

This sacred Latin hymn, Egregie Doctor Paule, is suitable for occasions celebrating apostles and saints, particularly St Paul. Composed by Antonio de Salazar, it is set for SATB choir. The text, which speaks of the apostles Peter and Paul as 'gatekeepers of heaven' and 'lights of the world', praises Rome for the martyrs' blood shed there. It petitions St Paul to instruct our morals and guide our minds to heaven, ensuring that the faithful may receive the fullness of God’s grace. Salazar's setting would have been sung within the Roman Catholic liturgy, likely in a setting where Latin was the standard liturgical language.