Pelham Humfrey

English composer

Pelham Humfrey (Humphrey, Humphrys) (1647 in London – 14 July 1674 in Windsor) was an English composer. He was the first of the new generation of English composers at the beginning of the Restoration to rise to prominence.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • By the Waters of Babylon
  • Cupid once, when weary grown
  • Harmonia Sacra, Book I: Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin "A Hymne to God the Father"
  • Hear, O Heav'ns
  • How severe is forgetful old age
  • Hymn to God the Father
  • Lift Up Your Heads
  • Lord, I Have Sinned
  • O Lord my God
  • O Love, if e'er thou'lt ease a heart
  • O give thanks unto the Lord
  • Oh! That I had but a fine man
  • Psalm 150: O praise God in his holiness
  • Where the Bee Sucks