The Gift of Life 4. O Lord, how manifold are thy works - John Rutter; arr. by Paul Noble by Paul Noble published on 2020-09-05T16:51:51Z "O Lord, how manifold are thy works" is a joyful and comforting work that gives strength, power and depth of meaning to the words of Psalm 104, climaxed by the chorale setting of Rutter's words, "For all the gifts of God's creation fashioned by his mighty hand: Earth and heaven, and all things living springing up at his command; To God on high be endless glory, praise and honour to his Name, Who was, and is, and ever shall be, through eternity the same." The richness of the music itself tells the story, even without the words. The arrangement is written for combined Concert Band and Chorus, but may be performed by band alone. Genre Major work, Religious, Festive, Concert Band and Chorus (opt.)