| 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 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. 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 |