""""Brightest and Best"""" is a Christian hymn originally written in 1811 by the Anglican bishop Reginald Heber to be sung at the feast of Epiphany. This score for this classic hymn was published in 1883 and composed by W.W. Gilchrist. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.