Exaltabo te Domine

Alexander Utendal, a composer active in the late 16th century, wrote this motet for SATTB voices. The Latin text is drawn from Psalm 30, a prayer of thanksgiving for deliverance from enemies and illness. The opening words, "Exaltabo te Domine, quoniam suscepisti me" (I will exalt you, Lord, for you have upheld me), set the tone for a piece that expresses profound gratitude and praise. The composer's setting captures the fervent emotion of the text, moving from a plea for help to a triumphant declaration of faith. Utendal's motet offers a powerful example of sacred Renaissance part-music, suitable for liturgical settings or concert performance.