Anthems, motets and carols, 1891-1972

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Shelfmark: MS. Mus. b. 627

Anthems, motets and carols by W.H. Harris. The texts are largely biblical, or from the Book of Common Prayer, unless otherwise noted. Autograph manuscripts unless otherwise stated.

Contains:

'And the disciples came to Jesus', for TB soloists, SATB and organ. [HJ 1:3]. 1916, rev. 1928. Draft
Antiphon: 'I believe verily', for SSAATTBB. [HJ 1:4] Photocopy of copyist's manuscript. 1911. 3 pp. of music. [Privately printed]
'The Ascension. Opus 1', by 'W.H. Harris, Jnr.' Juvenile work for SATB and piano. Text: William Drummond. [HJ p.70-71]. 1891. Fair copy with corrections
'The Ascension'. Introit or anthem, for SATB and organ. Text: Joseph Beaumont. [HJ 1: 66]. 1971. Drafts and sketches.
'Be merciful unto me, O God', for bass solo, SATB and organ. [HJ 1:6]. 'Sent in for 1st term compos. exam [RCM]', 1899. Fair copy.
'Beatus vir'. Three psalms (1, 15, 121) for three part female chorus (with solo soprano) and piano. [HJ 1:7]. 1965. Draft
'The beauty of heaven'. Motet for double choir (SATBSATB). [HJ 1:69]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
'Benedic anima mea' (Psalm 104), for soprano solo, chorus and orchestra. [HJ 1:11]. 1952/1954. 2 vocal scores
'An evening Benediction'. Three [i.e. 4] short anthems: 1. 'Our day of praise is done' (with part of a bidding prayer); 2. 'As now the sun's declining rays'; 3. 'The day is gently drawing to its close' (tune by W.H. Monk); 4. Collect for Trinity IV: 'O God, the protector'. [HJ 10:3] For choir and organ. 1968-1972. Drafts and sketches.
'Evening hymn' ('The night is come'), for SATB, strings and organ. Text: Thomas Browne. [HJ 1:18]. 1961. Full score. [Published (with organ accompaniment): The Year Book Press, 1961]
'From a heart made whole', for SSAATTBB unaccompanied. Text: Algernon C. Swinburne. [HJ 1:22] 1935. Sketches. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1935]
'He hath understanding of righteousness'. Anthem for a saint's day - a martyr. For SATB unaccompanied. [HJ 1:24] 2 pp. of music
'He that is down needs fear no fall'. The shepherd boy's song in the Valley of Humiliation (Pilgrim's progress). Words by John Bunyan. [HJ 1:25]. 1967, rev. 1972. Drafts and sketches. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1973]
'The Holy Eucharist' ('Him holy, in him abide'), introit for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Douglas J.L. Bean. [HJ 1:72]. 1959. Autograph draft and photocopy of copyist's manuscript. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1966]
'How bright these glorious spirits shine'. Hymn-anthem on the tune 'Sennen Cove'. For SATB and organ. Text: Isaac Watts. [HJ 1:27]. [1967-1971?] Drafts and sketches
'Hymn to God the Father', for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Samuel Wesley. [HJ 1:28]. 1967. 2 drafts
'I have set God always before me', for boys' voices and organ. [HJ 1:29] 1969. Drafts and sketches
'I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year', for unaccompanied men's voices (TTBB). Text: M. Louise Haskins. [HJ 1:31]. 1969. 3 drafts and a version for tenor solo and piano. [TTBB version published: Oxford University Press, 1970]
'In Christ Jesu', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:32]. Drafts, sketches and correspondence
'It is a good thing to give thanks', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:34]. 1971. Drafts and sketches
'Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle', for T solo, SSA chorus and organ. [HJ 1:42]. 1928, rev. 1958. Draft
'My spirit longeth for Thee', for SATB unaccompanied. Text: John Byrom. [HJ 1:45]. 1933. Draft. [Published: Deane & Sons, 1933]
'O come hither', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:46]. 1968. Drafts and sketches
'O hearken Thou' ('Offertorium'), for double choir (SATBSATB, orchestra and organ). [HJ 1:55]. Composed for the 1937 coronation service. Full score. [Published (with organ accompaniment): Novello, 1937]
'O love divine, how sweet thou art', for SATB and organ. Text: Charles Wesley. [HJ 1:49]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
'O saviour of the world'. Anthem or introit [for SATB unaccompanied?]. [HJ 1:51]. 1972. Draft
'O valiant hearts', for SATB and organ. Text: John S. Arkwright. [HJ 1:53]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
'Prevent us, O Lord', for SATB unaccompanied. [HJ 1:62]. 1972. Drafts and sketches. [Published: Novello, 1973]
'Requests' ('I asked for peace'). Motet for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Digby Mackworth-Dolben. [HJ 1:63]. 1966. Draft
'Think good Jesu', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:78]. 1948. 'May be sung after Walford Davies's setting to Psalm 23'. Draft
'Thou whose birth on earth' (Christmas antiphon/carol), for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Algernon C. Swinburne. [HJ 1:81]. 1962. 2 fair copies, in E/E flat minor respectively
'Through the day thy love hath spared us'. Hymn-anthem for SATB and organ. Text: Thomas Kelly. [HJ 1:82]. 1962. 2 drafts, in D flat and C respectively
'When the Son of Man shall come in his glory', for men's voices (ATB) and organ. No date. Draft. 12 pp. of music
'Ye that do your master's will'. Hymn-anthem, for SATB and optional organ. Text: Charles Wesley. [HJ 1:85]. No date. Draft