Song Suggestions: Rise Up In Splendor!

I’m sure most (if not all) of you have your song selections pretty much set for this weekend, but in case you are still open to some suggestions, I'd like to share some songs I think work really well:

Rise Up In Splendor, by Tom Booth
- published by spiritandsong.com  
I have always liked this song. The refrain is simple, singable, and can be used as a call and response if so desired. Verse one states so clearly, “Though darkness covers and we are blinded by sin our God shall save us and we shall walk in the light.”  This is a great entrance song, might also be used at preparation.
( http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/31001 )

Rise Up In Splendor, by Aaron Thompson
- published by World Library Publications
Get some percussion going and some singers who can hold their own and this is a great opening to the Mass on Epiphany Sunday. You’ll want to teach the refrain and verse parts to the assembly (they’re the same) so they can truly participate.  ( http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/12126.htm )

Lord, Every Nation, by Jesse Manibusan
- published by spiritandsong.com  
I love the feel and melody of this song. The verses are powerful and singable for all, though a soloist would serve them well. The refrain is very singable, especially for a Psalm setting. I seem to use this song whenever I get the chance!  ( http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/31001 )

Christmas Offering, by Paul Baloche
- published by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
The original version of this song was just called “Offering,” a beautiful text and melody that seemed to fit almost any time. Ref: “I bring an offering of worship to my king...”  With the added verse text it is perfect for use on Epiphany: “Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star while angels sang to lowly shepherds.” I really encourage you to check out this song. Here is a very brief article along with some free downloads that Paul Baloche himself had written back in 2004.
( http://leadworship.com/resources/ChristmasOffering.html )

Please feel free to share some of your ideas with me.

Ed