Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake

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Composer
Richard Farrant
Difficulty
Moderately Easy radio_button_checked radio_button_checked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked
Season
General Lent Season After Pentecost
Voicing(s)
SATB Unison
Instruments
Unaccompanied [a cappella]
Category
Anthems Communion Anthems
Collections
Scores for Small Ensembles Chorister Collection
Instrumental Only?
No
Description

SATB a cappella. In case you missed it or have forgotten about this perennial Renaissance favorite. This is the version with the bass solo entrance and the luscious Amens at the end. A perfect short anthem (or Introit/Call to Prayer) for anytime of year. We also have an SAB version for smaller choirs.  Part of the Chorister Series - we also have it available as a Solo with Accompaniment in the extras (plus a recording!).

Text from J. Bull's Christian Prayers and Holie Meditations

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Lyrics

Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake,
Lay not our sins to our charge.
But forgive that is past,
And give us grace to amend our sinful lives.
to decline from sin, and incline to virtue,
That we may walk in a perfect heart,
Before thee now and evermore.
Amen.