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Have mercy upon me O God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTTB · David Fraser
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Have mercy upon me O God by William Byrd — Lyrics
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.
About Have mercy upon me O God
William Byrd's anthem Have mercy upon me O God opens with a rich SATTTB texture, the six voice parts weaving together in a polyphonic tapestry. The composer sets a plea for divine forgiveness, drawing on the rich tradition of English sacred music. The text, a profound expression of repentance and hope for absolution, is treated with sensitivity and depth, allowing the inherent spirituality of the words to shine through the intricate vocal writing. This is a powerful and moving work suitable for experienced choirs.
