| First Publication | 1589 in Songs of Sundry Natures (No.4) |
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| Genre Categories | Sacred songs; Religious works; Songs; |
| Work Title | O God which art most merciful |
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| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Byrd, William |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | T 248 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IWB 94 |
| Key | G Dorian mode |
| First Publication. | 1589 in Songs of Sundry Natures (No.4) |
| Librettist | Psalm 51:1 |
| Language | English |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Renaissance |
| Piece Style | Renaissance |
| Instrumentation | 3 voices (SAT) |