The Power and the Glory (Gentle Giant album) The Power and the Glory (Gentle Giant album) The Power and the Glory is the sixth album by the British progressive rock group Gentle Giant, released in 1974. Contrary to popular belief, the title of the album and its many lyrical themes were not inspired by author Graham Greene's novel of the same name, although Derek Shulman was aware of Greene's novel. Guitarist Gary Green has cited this album as his favourite by the band. The concept album focused on an individual who means to do good using political power. He finds himself tempted to abuse the power, as have
The Work and the Glory (film) that prefix ("Pillar of Light: The Work and the Glory"), but the prefix does not appear anywhere in the film itself. However, "Pillar of Light: The Work and the Glory" was the working title for the film.. The film was followed by the sequels "The Work and the Glory: American Zion (2005)" and "The Work and the Glory: A House Divided (2006)". Unless otherwise noted, the information below is from the DVD release of the film. The Steed family moves from their Vermont settlement to Upstate New York to set up a farm. Benjamin, the father, hires two local boys,