O nata lux de lumine
A short, meditative setting of the familiar Latin hymn text, particularly suitable for use as an introit during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Scored for 4-part SATB voices, this motet is simple enough to be enjoyed by volunteer church choirs and professional/collegiate choirs alike.
| Descriptive Tags: | Adoration, Comfort, Heaven, Jesus, Light, Praise, Prayer, Salvation |
| Instrumentation: | A Cappella |
| Sacred or Secular: | Sacred |
| Language: | Latin |
| Duration: | 1-5 Minutes |
| Voicing: | SATB |
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