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Bartolomeo de Mutiis sets a Latin text of profound personal faith, which pleads for divine protection and righteous judgment. The words express a deep-seated fear of divine justice, a commitment to living uprightly, and a desperate plea not to be abandoned to accusers. This sacred motet for two voices (AB) creates an intimate setting for this heartfelt confession. The composer's setting is shaped by the emotional weight of the text, likely reflecting the introspective and devotional character of late Renaissance sacred music. It is a powerful expression of spiritual vulnerability and the search for divine favour.