Author: Sydney Carter Hymnal: Worship in Song #115 (1996) Hymnal Title: Worship in Song First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,
At Bethlehem I had my birth.
Refrain:
"Dance, then, wherever you may be,
I am the Lord of the dance," said he.
"And I'll lead you all wherever you may be,
and I'll lead you all in the dance," said he.
2 I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee,
but they would not dance and they would'nt follow me.
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John
They came with me and the dance went on. [Refrain]
3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame;
the holy people said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped me and they hung me on high,
And they left me there on a cross to die. [Refrain]
4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black.
It's hard to dance with the devil on your back.
They buried my body and they thought I'd gone,
But I am the dance and I still go on. [Refrain]
5 They cut me down and I leapt up high.
I am the life that'll never, never die;
I'll live in you if you'll live in me.
"I am the Lord of the Dance," said he. [Refrain] Topics: Crucifixion; Easter; Good Friday; Story of Jesus; Resurrection Tune Title: [I danced in the morning when the world was begun]
Lord of the Dance