Frange esurienti panem tuum

Jan Tollius's motet Frange esurienti panem tuum is a significant example of sacred vocal music from the late 16th century. Composed for SATTB choir, this Latin setting draws its text from the Book of Isaiah. The words urge compassion and generosity towards the poor and needy, instructing the listener to share bread with the hungry, bring the homeless into their homes, clothe the naked, and not to turn away from their own flesh. Tollius's musical setting reflects the devotional and ethical import of the text, offering a rich contrapuntal texture suitable for a trained choir. This motet stands as a powerful expression of Christian charity, rendered with the stylistic sophistication of its time.