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Habeto benevolentiam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel motets
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Habeto benevolentiam by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Habeto benevolentiam cum adversario tuo cito, dum es in via cum illo, ne quando te tradat adversarius judici, et judex te tradat ministro, et in carcerem conjiciaris.
Amen, dico tibi, non exibis illinc, donec persolveris extremum quadrantem.
About Habeto benevolentiam
This motet by Melchior Vulpius is for SSATB voices in Latin. Based on a Gospel text, it offers practical advice for navigating disputes, urging reconciliation before a case reaches a judge. The composer emphasizes the urgency of the message, illustrating the severe consequences of failing to settle matters quickly. Vulpius's setting is well-suited for liturgical occasions during the church year when themes of judgment, mercy, and reconciliation are prominent, perhaps within the season of Lent or for a service focusing on the Gospels. Its SSATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and expressive delivery of the serious scriptural admonition.
