William Byrd quotes

William Byrd was an English composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance. His music spans both sacred and secular genres, including masses, motets, madrigals, and keyboard works. He is celebrated for his intricate polyphony and profound influence on English music. Here are 5 of his quotes:

So long as I was in your sight I was your heart, your soul, your treasure; And evermore you sobb'd and sigh'd Burning in flames beyond all measure: --Three days endured your love to me, And it was lost in other three!

William Byrd

Care for thy soul as thing of greatest price, Made to the end to taste of power divine, Devoid of guilt, abhorring sin and vice.

William Byrd

Sure you have made me passing glad That you your mind so soon removed, Before that I the leisure had To choose you for my best beloved.

William Byrd

Care in such sort that thou be sure of this: Care keep thee not from heaven and heavenly bliss.

William Byrd