Ecce ego mitto vos

This motet by Philippe de Monte offers a powerful setting of the Latin text from the Gospels. The composer vividly portrays the imagery of the Good Shepherd sending his disciples out as sheep among wolves, urging them to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. The SATTB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and expressive contrasts, reflecting the dramatic injunctions of the text. It is particularly suited for services during the Easter season or for any occasion when the challenges and responsibilities of Christian discipleship are contemplated. The direct address of the text, urging belief and wisdom, makes it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to engage its listeners with a profound scriptural message.