Author of Light

Thomas Campion's Author of Light is a sacred setting for two-part voices. The text expresses a plea for divine guidance, lamenting the singer's spiritual blindness and wandering from the true path. The lyrics describe the ineffectiveness of earthly lights like the sun and moon when compared to the divine illumination sought. Campion, a poet and composer of the English Renaissance, often explored themes of love, beauty, and spirituality in his works. This setting captures the earnest, introspective nature of the devotional text, making it suitable for services or contemplative settings.