Chandos Anthem no. 3: Have mercy upon me, O God

Sonata

Chorus

Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great

goodness: according to the multitude of thy

mercies do away mine offences.

Soprano and Tenor. Duet

Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and

cleanse me from my sin.

Tenor

For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever

before me.

Tenor

Against thee only have I sinned, and done this

evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be

justified in thy saying, and clear'd when thou

art judg'd.

Chorus

Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness:

that the bones which thou hast broken may

rejoice.

Soprano

Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a

right spirit within me. Cast me not away from

thy presence: and take not thy holy spirit

from me. O give me the comfort of thy help

again: and stablish me with thy free Spirit.

Chorus

Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked:

and sinners shall be converted unto thee.