Adoramus Te

"Adoramus te" is to be sung in a quiet, reverent manner. No extremes in dynamics. The director should allow the contour of the lines and word accents to determine phrase shapes.

['] denotes word accent. This is very important in performance of this motet.

Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi:
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you:

Quia per sanctam crucem et passionem tuam
For by your holy cross and passion you have