Have mercy upon me (William Byrd)

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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.

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

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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.

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