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- 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. MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
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
First published: 1611 in Psalmes, Songs, and Sonnets, 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.