Have mercy upon me (William Byrd)

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• CPDL #7577:

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.

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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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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.

Psalm 51: 1-2