The text is a hymn of praise to God for sending his Son: an advent hymn published in 1531.There is sophistication evident in the motivic structure: a repeated motif based on a three-note suspirans, with an extra shake. The pedal line decorates a simple scalic descent, which is a feature of the entire setting, also exemplifying its dominant style, which focuses on the embellishment of simple elements through elegant decoration.

from notes by George Parsons © 2019