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Editor: Michael Gibson (submitted 2008-09-29).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 240 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Transposed up a tone to suit mixed voice choirs.

General Information

Title: I call and cry to thee, O Lord
Composer: Thomas Tallis

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATBarB

Genre: SacredAnthem

Language: English
Instruments: Organ or a cappella
Published: pre 1650

Description: A pre 1650 English text set to the music of the Latin Motet O sacrum convivium, although it is likely that this anthem predates the Latin setting.

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Original text and translations

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I call and cry to thee, O Lord. Give ear unto my plaint.
Bow down thine eyes and mark my heavy plight,
and how my soul doth faint.
For I have many ways offended thee.
Forget my wickedness, O Lord, I beseech thee.