text: Herbert Norman Howells CH ( 17 October 1892 -- 23 February 1983 ) was an English composer , organist , and teacher .
simplified: Herbert Howells CBE , CH , ( born Lydney , Gloucestershire , 17 October 1892 was born to Oliver and Elizabeth Howells . He died London , 23 February 1983 ) and was an English composer , organist , and teacher .