The Gift of Life 3. Hymn to the Creator of Light - John Rutter; arr. by Paul Noble by Paul Noble published on 2020-09-05T16:44:10Z "Hymn to the Creator of Light" is the third of six movements which comprise the major work, "The Gift of Life". The six movements reflect different facets of the miracles of creation and of life. The text for this movement is taken from Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626): "Glory be to thee, O Lord, glory be to thee, Creator of the visible light, the sun's rays, the flame of fire. Creator also of the light invisible and intellectual, That which is known of God, the light invisible."; and from J. Franck (1618-77): "Light, who dost my soul enlighten; Sun, who all my life dost brighten; Joy, the sweetest man e'er knoweth; Fount, whence all my being floweth." This arrangement is written for combined Concert Band and Chorus, but may be performed by Concert Band alone. Genre Religious, Festive, Concert Band and Chorus (opt.)