Emitte Domine sapientiam de sede

Dominique Phinot was a French composer of the Renaissance, active in the mid-16th century. This sacred motet, Emitte Domine sapientiam de sede, is written for SATTB voices and is sung in Latin. The text is a plea for divine wisdom to guide the singer's actions, seeking to understand God's will and ensure their deeds are always pleasing. Phinot's setting would have been part of the rich tradition of polyphonic motets composed for liturgical use during this period, showcasing sophisticated contrapuntal writing and expressive text setting characteristic of the era.