This work investigates the liturgical and musical structure of the Tudor-era anthem, specifically focusing on the setting of the collect for the tenth Sunday after Trinity. The author, Thomas Mudd, was a significant composer of the early 17th century whose work reflects the transition between late Renaissance polyphony and early Baroque sensibilities. This edition provides a critical reconstruction of the score, utilizing primary manuscript sources to establish an authoritative musical text for performance and study.

Experts and choral directors frequently cite this edition as a standard reference for the performance of early English church music. The text is valued for its clarity and the scholarly rigor applied to the musical notation.