Published posthumously in 1668, probably by the composer’s son Nathaniel, Musica Deo Sacra is a monumental collection of the work of Thomas Tomkins, pupil of William Byrd and a major contributor to the wealth of Anglican music produced in the half-century before the Commonwealth. The first volume contains the 11 verse anthems written for special occasions.

• Almighty God, which hast knit together
• Almighty God, who hast given
• Almighty God, who hast instructed
• Almighty God, whose praise this day
• Almighty and everlasting God
• Christ rising again from the dead
• God, who as at this time
• Merciful Lord, We beseech thee
• O Lord, grant the King a long life
• Stephen being full of the Holy Ghost
• Who is this that cometh