I am quite tired with my groans

John Wilbye was one of the most celebrated composers of English madrigals. Although often associated with secular music, his output also includes sacred works. This SATB setting of an English text is a fine example of his expressive vocal writing. The lyrics speak of profound weariness and suffering, a burden justly imposed by God. Wilbye's music captures this sense of despondency with carefully crafted harmonies and melodic lines that convey the weight of the text. The four-part texture allows for rich sonorities and sensitive interplay between the voices, reflecting the emotional depth of the words.