First Publication | 1611 in Psalmes, songs and sonnets (London: Thomas Snodham), no.23 |
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Genre Categories | Psalms; Religious works; Anthems; |
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Work Title | Have mercy upon me O God |
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Alternative. Title | |
Composer | Byrd, William |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IWB 208 |
Key | G Dorian mode |
First Publication. | 1611 in Psalmes, songs and sonnets (London: Thomas Snodham), no.23 |
Librettist | Psalm 51:1-2 (anonymous English translation, after the Book of Common Prayer) |
Language | English |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Renaissance |
Piece Style | Renaissance |
Instrumentation | 6 voices, 4 viols |