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Hoc enim bonum est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Hoc enim bonum est by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Hoc enim bonum est et acceptum coram
Deo salvatore nostro, qui omnes homines vult salvos fieri
et ad agnitionem veritatis venire.
Unus enim Deus et mediator Dei et hominum
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About Hoc enim bonum est
Francisco Guerrero's motet, Hoc enim bonum est, is scored for ATBBB with an additional baritone voice doubling the bass. This sacred Latin motet opens with a rich, imitative texture, showcasing Guerrero's skill in weaving the five vocal lines together. The text is drawn from the New Testament, specifically 1 Timothy 2:4-7, and speaks of God's desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. It highlights Christ Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity, who gave himself as a ransom for all. The music effectively conveys the reassuring and universal message of salvation.
