Asperges me a 5

This sacred motet, Asperges me a 5, by Cristóbal de Morales, is written for SSATB voices in Latin. The text is taken from Psalm 51 and the Gloria Patri. It is commonly sung during the Asperges, a rite performed before Mass on Sundays, where the priest sprinkles the congregation with holy water. The choir's music beautifully underscores the plea for purification and mercy found in the opening lines: "Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed; thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." The subsequent verses invoke God's great mercy and the eternal glory of the Trinity, making this a profound and devotional setting suitable for services throughout the year, particularly during penitential seasons.