This is a psychedelic-folk
style song about a teenager's view of serving God. It is based on Luke 12:49 "I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!"
It was written and performed by Australian Roman Catholic (Franciscan Missionary
of Mary) religious sister, Irene O'Connor FMM (ref), while she was living in Singapore in the mid/late
1960s.
It was included in Fire of God's Love - Songs to Ignite the Spirit, an LP which was recorded
and sound-engineered by Filipino Sister Marimil Lobregat at the
Catholic Radio and Television Centre in Sydney. The album was released by Phillips
in Australia in 1973, and then in the USA in 1976 where it was
distributed by Alba House Communications.
The catalogue of the National Library of Australia says that a 20-page song book was produced by Ave Maria Publications,
c1973, which included the vocals - but it's not clear if this was sheet
music or simply the words.
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Original recording by Irene O'Connor
Lyrics
Chorus:We like to dance, we like to sing,
We like to serve God in everything.
So when we dance, and when we sing,
We will keep in mind that we must honour him.
1 Boys and girls so happy, young and gay
Don't let false worldly joy carry your hearts away.
Joy that's deep and real is truly found
Where love and service to the Lord abounds.
2 Ask the Lord to show you right from wrong
As well as true from false, do not be weak but strong.
Seek a love that's true in every way
Don't follow passing winds that lead astray.
3 Love and friendship is a noble thing,
A wondrous gift of a God, it makes our poor hearts sing.
Help each other serve the Lord in joy
This is the privilege of each girl and boy.
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