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'''Title:''' ''Have mercy upon me O God''<br> | '''Title:''' ''Have mercy upon me O God''<br> | ||
{{Composer|William Byrd}} | {{Composer|William Byrd}} | ||
'''Source of text:''' [[Psalm 51]]: 1-2, translation close to Coverdale's in the Book of Common Prayer<br> | '''Source of text:''' [[Psalm 51]]: 1-2, translation close to Coverdale's in the Book of Common Prayer<br> | ||
{{Voicing|6|SATTTB}}<br> | {{Voicing|6|SATTTB}}<br> | ||
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- CPDL #07577:
Sibelius 4
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2004-07-12). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 122 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Revised Nov 08. All parts in G and F clefs; viol parts in C clefs available from editor on request.
General Information
Title: Have mercy upon me O God
Composer: William Byrd
Source of text: Psalm 51: 1-2, translation close to Coverdale's in the Book of Common Prayer
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SATTTB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: 3 tenor & 1 bass viols
Published: Psalmes, Songs, and Sonnets... (1611), no.25
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Original text and translations
English text
Have mercy upon me O God, after thy great goodness. And according to the multitude of thy mercies wipe away mine offences.
Wash me clean from my wickedness, and purge me from my sin. Amen.