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Emendemus in melius
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Emendemus in melius by Bartholomeus le Conte — Lyrics
Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus;
ne subito praeoccupati die mortis,
quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus.
Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi. (cf. Bar. 3:2)
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About Emendemus in melius
This motet, Emendemus in melius, sets a penitential Latin text for SATTB voices. The opening phrases urge listeners to amend their lives, fearing the suddenness of death and the inability to find time for repentance. It implores God for help, asking for liberation for the honour of His name. The text draws from Baruch, Psalms, and Genesis, reminding us of our transgressions, our sinfulness, and our mortal dust. Bartholomeus le Conte’s setting would have served as a reflective and powerful contemplation of sin, divine mercy, and the fragility of life within sacred services.
