[From heavenly maid, this day, this day did spring]

Composer: William Byrd

Byrd, William, one of the "Gentlemen of the Queen's honourable Chappell," son of Thomas Byrd, was born circa 1538, and died in London, July 4, 1623. He was a chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral; Organist of Lincoln Cathedral, 1563-1569; and Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, 1569. He was the composer of several well-known anthems. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >