o christ what burdens bowed thy head

O come and join the dance

that all began so long ago,

when Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.

Through all the years of darkness

still the dance goes on and on,

oh, take my hand and come and join the song.




Rejoice! (Rejoice!)

Rejoice! (Rejoice!)

O lift your voice and sing,

and open up your heart to welcome him.

Rejoice! (Rejoice!)

Rejoice! (Rejoice!)

and welcome now your King,

for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.




Come, shed your heavy load

and dance your worries all away,

for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.

He came to break the pow'r of sin

and turn your night to day,

oh, take my hand and come and join the song.




Let laughter ring and angels sing

and joy be all around,

for Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.

And if you seek with all your heart

he surely can be found,

oh, take my hand and come and join the song.