The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

Direct my steps, my dancing God,
In rhythms slow or fast,
To dance life’s varied melodies,
Moving in clear-cut syncopated time
Or swaying slowly to the haunting music
Only hearts can hear.

Direct my steps, my dancing God,
To join the dance of time,
Stretching,
Reaching,
Touching hand to hand
All those who join the dance,
All those whose inner music
Sings your name.

Direct my steps, my dancing God,
In solo steps
Across the stage of time,
Swirling,
Leaping,
Drawn by mystic music only I can hear,
Dancing life
As only I can do.

Direct my steps, my dancing God,
Moving to the rhythm of your heart,
Twirling,
Spinning,
Leaping unafraid,
Trusting in the sureness of your love
That lifts me high
And whispers softly in my heart
The music of the dance
I am.