Emitte spiritum tuum

Samuel Webbe's Emitte spiritum tuum is a sacred work for SSTB choir, set in Latin. The text, drawn from responsorial psalms, begins with the invocation Alleluia. It then calls for the sending forth of God's spirit, which will create and renew the face of the earth. This is followed by the powerful plea Veni, Sancte Spiritus, urging the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts of the faithful and ignite the fire of divine love within them. The piece builds towards a final Alleluia, resonating with the profound themes of creation, renewal, and spiritual awakening.