ST. OSMUND

Composer: Healey Willan

Healey Willan (b. Balham, London, England, October 12, 1880; d. Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 1968), theory teacher, composer and organist, was born into an Anglo-Catholic family in England and served several churches in the London area, becoming known especially for his adaptations of Gregorian chant to be able to be sung in English translation. In 1913 he moved to Canada where he led the theory department and was organist at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. He also was organist at St. Paul’s, Canada’s largest Anglican church, and after 1921 at the smaller Church of St. Mary Magdalene. By invitation, he composed an anthem for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, a singular honor for one not residing in England. Emily Brink Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: ST. OSMUND
Composer: Healey Willan
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
Incipit: 17656 12123 12343
Key: G Major or modal
Copyright: © Waterloo Music Co., Ltd.

Texts

Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor

Guide Me

Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

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Common Praise (1998) #84

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The Book of Praise #541

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