My eyes for beauty pine - Howells, Herbert

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"One of several Howells settings of poetry by Bridges. First published in 1928, and therefore public domain in the United States (though not yet elsewhere). This anthem may be sung entirely in unison, though there is a short (optional) SATB section."

◈ Genre / Form → Anthems ♬ Voicing → SoloS

◆ Difficulty

Expert (Grade 6-7)

¶ Language → English

Parts 1

Instruments Organ

Pages 3

CPDL # 88240

Editor Ross Jallo

Posted 2026-02-02

License CPDL License

¶Lyrics / Text

My eyes for beauty pine, My soul for Goddës grace; No other care nor hope is mine, To heaven I turn my face. One splendour thence is shed From all the stars above: 'Tis named when God's name is said, 'Tis Love, 'tis heavenly Love. And every gentle heart That burns with true desire, Is lit from eyes that mirror part Of that celestial fire.

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