Henry Twells [SEP] date of birth
Henry Twells
Rev. Canon Henry Twells (1823–1900) was an Anglican clergyman, hymn writer and poet. His best known hymn was "At Even, Ere the Sun Was Set". He also wrote the well-known poem, "Time's Paces" that depicts the apparent speeding up of time as we become older. A younger brother, Edward Twells, was the first Bishop of Bloemfontein.
Life.
Henry Twells was the son of Philip Mellor Twells, born in Ashted, Birmingham on 13 March 1823
Twells
Twells is a surname, and may refer to:
- Edward Twells (1823–1898), Bishop of Bloemfontein
- Henry Twells (1823–1900), English cleric, hymn writer and poet
- John Twells (1776–1866), English banker
- Leonard Twells (c.1684–1742), English cleric and theological writer
- Philip Twells (1808–1880), British politician.