Erravi sicut ovis

This motet by François Gallet for SAATB voices uses a Latin text drawn from the psalms. The words express a plea for divine remembrance, asking the Lord not to recall the sins of youth and ignorance, but rather to seek the servant who has not forgotten His commandments. The composer frames this earnest prayer within the solemnity of sacred music, suitable for liturgical occasions or reflective concerts. The rich five-part texture allows for expressive counterpoint and harmonic color, offering a profound musical setting of penitential words.