When composing "Love’s Pure Light," I sought to reimagine "Silent Night" by capturing the tender voice of a mother rocking her child to a soothing lullaby. In the second verse, a familiar quotation from "Silent Night" emerges in long, sustained tones, leading the choir to build toward a bold, climactic refrain. On the words “Son of God,” the music erupts as if the heavens themselves have opened, with angels filling the sky to declare their good news. The piece then returns to its gentle simplicity, closing softly on “Love’s pure light” and leaving a lingering sense of awe and reverence.