The article focuses on the anthem "If Ye Love Me," composed by Thomas Tallis. The musical piece is based on a text from the book of John chapter 14 verses 15 to 17 in the New Testament. It was composed around 1546 to 1549 after the ascent of Tallis into the service of the Chapel Royal, the premiere choral establishment in England. The various elements of "If Ye Love Me" is explained and its musical notation is presented.