Aeterne Rex altissime

This sacred motet for SATB choir, set in Latin, is suitable for Eastertide or Ascensiontide. The text extols Jesus Christ as the eternal King, the redeemer of the faithful, who ascended to the heavens in triumph after conquering death. It describes his return to the celestial realms, not through human agency, but by divine authority, to rule over all creation. The motet concludes with a doxology, praising Jesus, the victor returning to heaven, along with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for eternal ages. Václav Emanuel Horák composed this devotional work, offering a moment of reflection on Christ’s resurrection and ascension.