Et si coram hominibus

The words of this motet speak of enduring suffering and testing, drawing parallels with the purification of gold in a furnace. They suggest that those who faced torment were being tested by God, accepted like burnt offerings. The composer Nobuaki Izawa sets this solemn Latin text for SATB choir. This sacred piece is suitable for moments of reflection, perhaps as a communion hymn, where the choir can express the profound themes of faith and divine acceptance through the music.