Setting the Tone: Songs for the Epiphany of the Lord 1/04/2015

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Featured song: *Every Nation on Earth by Aaron Thompson

(Responsorial Psalm for The Epiphany of the Lord)

Aaron has re-recorded this song on his NEW CD, Alive in Me. (see below)

The Voices as One arrangement and the octavo are available. Listen to the recording to get the overall feel and spirit of this song, then play it accordingly, based on the instrumentation you have.

Other Songs for Epiphany:

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, and might also be used during the Preparation of the Gifts. (From the CD Cry the Gospel)

*Rise Up In Splendor, by Aaron Thompson - published by World Library Publications
A very upbeat setting of this text. 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. (From the CD 10,000 Angels.)

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!

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.

All the Ends of the Earth by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1

Come, Let Us Worship the King by Patrick Bradley (WLP) (recorded by W. Clifford Petty on his CD Touch Jesus)

*Let Me Be Your Bethlehem by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Defining Beauty

Love Has Come by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD The End and the Beginning

Shine On Us by Michael W. Smith (CCLI)

Shine Through Us by Danielle Rose (WLP) - from the CD I Thirst and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1

Welcome Home by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Welcome Home for Christmas

Welcome to Our World by Chris Rice (CCLI)

We Three Kings

What Child Is This?

The First Noel

We Exalt Your Name by Jobe/Maher (EMI)

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts.