King Charles III’s coronation: 5 sacred songs that will be performed
'Prevent Us, O Lord'
The choral piece “Prevent Us, O Lord,” which was composed by prolific Elizabethan era songwriter William Byrd, is scheduled to be sung shortly after King Charles III takes his official oath.
Byrd, a Catholic who lived between 1543 and 1623, became a favorite composer for Protestant Queen Elizabeth I and wrote music for both religious and secular occasions, as well as lyrics in both English and Latin.
