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Lord of the Dance - Steven Curtis Chapman



     
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On the bank of the Tennessee river in a small Kentucky town
I drew my first breath one cold November morning
And before my feet even touched the ground
With the doctors and the nurses gathered 'round
I started to dance, yeah, I started to danceA little boy full of wide-eyed wonder, footloose and fancy free
But it would happen, as it does for every dancer
That I'd stumble on a truth I couldn't see
And find a longing deep inside of me, it said"I am the heart, I need the heartbeat
I am the eyes, I need the sight
I realize that I am just a body, I need the life""I move my feet, I go through the motions
But who'll give purpose to chance
I am the dancer, I need the lord of the dance, yeah"The world beneath us spins in circles
And this life makes us twist and turn and sway
But we were made for more than rhythm with no reason
By the one who moves with passion and with grace
As he dances over all that he has madeI am the heart, he is the heartbeat
I am the eyes, he is the sight
And I see clearly, I am just a body, he is the lifeI move my feet, I go through the motions

But he gives purpose to chance
I am the dancer, he is the lord of the dance
Lord of the dance, lord of the dance, yeahAnd while the music of his love and mercy plays
I will fall down on my knees and I will prayI am the heart, you are the heartbeat
I am the eyes, you are the sight
And I see clearly, I am just a body, you are the lifeI move my feet, I go through the motions
But you give purpose to chance
I am the dancer, you are the lord of the danceI am the heart, you are the heartbeat
I am the eyes and you are the sight
And I see clearly, I am just a body, you are the lifeI move my feet, I go through the motions
But you give purpose to chance
I am the dancer, you are the lord of the dance
I am the dancer, you are the lord of the dance, yeahI am the dancer, lord of the dance

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Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, Kentucky) is one of the most influential singer/songwriters in contemporary Christian music. He was first signed on to a songwriting deal in the early 1980s, based upon the strength of his song "Built To Last" which was recorded by popular gospel group The Imperials. Shortly after, he signed a record deal with Sparrow Records, where he rose to prominence.

He and his wife Mary Beth have three biological children, (Emily Elizabeth, Caleb Stevenson, Will Franklin) and they adopted three Chinese girls (Shaohannah Hope Yan, Stevey Joy Ru, Maria Sue Chapman). They are also recognized advocates for adoption. Together, they founded Shaohannah's Hope, a charity organization which offers grants to qualifying families to help defray the cost of adopting, at home and abroad. Both were awarded the Angels of Adoption award by a Congressional Committee for adoption in Washington, D.C.

Chapman's five-year-old daughter, Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident on May 21, 2008.[7] Maria was accidentally hit by her older brother Will, driving a Toyota Land Cruiser pulling into the driveway of their home in Franklin, Tennessee after coming home from a play audition, according to Tennessee Department of Safety spokesman Mike Browning. Maria was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital.

The entire family was preparing to celebrate their eldest son Caleb's graduation from high school and their daughter's engagement just hours before the accident. A spokesman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol termed it "a terrible accident," and no charges were filed.

Maria was the youngest in the family, and one of three daughters adopted from China by Steven and his wife, Mary Beth.[8] During the memorial service for Maria, in which Pastor Scotty Smith preached, the family expressed their faith in God and their love for each other.[9][10]

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Chapman family began to speak publicly about their loss and the role that faith played in it all. They appeared on Good Morning America, Larry King Live and in People magazine.[11][12] Maria was buried in her flower girl dress as she along with Stevie Joy was going to be a Flower Girl in Emily's wedding in October.

The Do Everything Songfacts states that three years later the Christian singer-songwriter released re:creation, a collection of fresh versions of some of his most memorable tunes from the past plus six new songs. The record was an opportunity to communicate that he and his family believe God is recreating many wonderful things in their lives after their tragic loss.

Chapman and his sons recorded under the name of "Stevenson" for the 2003 Veggie Rocks CD. (Song: "I Love My Lips," VeggieTales). Chapman starred in the 2003 film Christmas Child.

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