Elisabeth Zachariae

Jean de La Fage composed this motet for SATB choir. Setting a Latin text, it focuses on Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ. The lyrics draw from scripture, highlighting John’s birth, his role as a messenger, and his distinction among men as the one who prepared the way for the Lord in the wilderness. The text emphasizes his asceticism and the joy his birth brought. The choir is asked to pray for us through the intercession of Saint John. This is a solemn and devotional setting, typical of sacred choral music.