In illo tempore, cum turba plurima a 4

This setting of a Gospel text for SATB voices would be appropriate for a service or concert during Ordinary Time. Cristóbal de Morales masterfully depicts the multitude gathering to hear Jesus speak. The opening words, "In illo tempore", immediately place the listener in a specific biblical moment. Morales builds the musical narrative around Jesus' parable of the sower, employing rich polyphony to convey the urgency of the crowds and the importance of the message. The motet concludes with Jesus' call for all to listen, a powerful reminder of the spiritual significance of his words.