Immutemur habitu 2nda pars Juxta vestibulum

This motet opens with a sense of deep penitence, the voices of the SATB and STTB choir weaving together to express the sorrowful plea of the text. The music reflects the gravity of the words, urging a change of heart and attire in sackcloth and ashes. As the text continues, focusing on the lament of priests and levites before the altar and the vestry, the vocal texture shifts, perhaps with greater urgency or supplication. The composer Bartolomé de Escobedo masterfully captures the essence of this sacred antiphon, highlighting the deep well of God's mercy in the face of profound repentance and pleas for divine clemency. The Latin text calls for fasting, weeping, and a humble turning to God, emphasizing His abundant mercy.