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Attend mine humble prayer
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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Attend mine humble prayer by William Byrd — Lyrics
Attend mine humble prayer Lord,
with thine attentive eare,
even in thy truth and justice Lord,
vouchsafe my sute to heare,
And into judgement enter not,
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About Attend mine humble prayer
William Byrd's Attend mine humble prayer sets a devout text drawn from a metrical version of Psalm 143. This sacred song, for SAT voices, is ideal for services or concerts, offering a moment of profound reflection. The anonymous English lyrics plead for divine mercy and understanding, acknowledging human frailty before God. Byrd’s sensitive setting captures the earnest plea of the text, with each voice part contributing to the overall supplication. The music invites a performance that is both intimate and expressive, allowing the choir to convey the deep spiritual sentiment of the prayer.
