Farrant, RICHARD, musician, was born about 1530, entered the Chapel Royal, became organist of St George's Chapel in 1564, returned to the Chapel Royal in 1569, whence he retired in 1580, and died in 1585. His name is best known in connection with the anthem, 'Lord, for Thy tender mercies' sake, and a chant based on it, which, however, seem certainly not to be his. He actually did compose a full morning and evening service, and two anthems which have been printed, with parts of other services.
Farrant, RICHARD
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 4: Dionysius to Friction, p. 553
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