In manus tuas (William Byrd)

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CPDL #11733:   Sibelius 2

Editor: David Fraser (added 2006-05-16).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 90 kbytes   Copyright: Personal

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General Information

Title: In manus tuas
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: none, a cappella
Published: Gradualia I, 1605, vol.2 no.15

Description: An arrangement of an instrumental piece, possibly composed as early as 1560

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Original text and translations

Latin text In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum.
Redemisti me Domine, Deus veritatis.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis.

English translation Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.