Dvorak meets Palestrina?

Well, OK--in reality, I readily admit I'm not in the same league as either Dvorak or Palestrina, but these two very different composers are among my greatest inspirations in writing music. See what you think, and (if desired) say what you think, for good or ill, of this post-Renaissance motet, not intended to compete with Palestrina's own great Sicut Cervus, but to be easier to sing while still sounding fairly decent (I hope). Any suggestions for improvement would be especially welcome.