Data est mihi

Nobuaki Izawa sets a powerful Latin text from the Gospels, evoking the Great Commission given by Christ to his disciples. The words speak of all authority given in heaven and on earth, followed by the instruction to teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Trinity. This sacred motet is scored for SATB choir, offering rich harmonic possibilities for a full ensemble. Its nature as a communion hymn suggests its use within a liturgical context, providing a profound musical reflection on the divine mandate and the spreading of the Christian faith.