Scripture Verse

It came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart. 1 Chronicles 15:29

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Tho­ro Har­ris, 1919 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Thoro Harris (1874–1955)

Lyrics

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David Bringing the Ark into Jerusalem
William Brassey Hole (1846–1917)

When Da­vid danced be­fore the Lord,
The ark was com­ing up the road;
His wife des­pised him in her heart;
The ark was com­ing up the road.

Refrain

It’s com­ing, hal­le­lu­jah!
The ark is com­ing up the road;
It’s com­ing, hal­le­lu­jah!
The ark is com­ing up the road.

I do be­lieve with­out a doubt—
The ark is com­ing up the road—
God’s child­ren have a right to shout—
The ark is com­ing up the road.

Refrain

Sing on, pray on, we’re gain­ing ground;
The ark is com­ing up the road;
The pow’r of God is com­ing down;
The ark is com­ing up the road.

Refrain