Herbert Howells

Herbert Norman Howells CH (17 October 1892 – 23 February 1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music.

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    “My tender age in sorrow did begin:
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    Thou did’st so punish sin,
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    And feel this day Thy victory;”
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