In The Garden
Morgan Cindy Lyrics
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Back in the year number one
Where Adam and Eve were naked and free
And their lives had just begun
And so it goes curiosity grows
They tasted an evil disguise
But in Bethlehem's ears
The beginning of Satan's demise
Chorus:
In the meadow
In the garden
Where we once tasted all we could eat
In the Flower
There's a pardon
Oh dance in the garden
Dance in the garden with Me, Me
From Boy to a Man
The Carpenter's hands
Healed all the sick and diseased
Gave hope to the bleak, strength to the weak
And gave us a song to sing
Chorus:
In the meadow
In the garden
Where we once tasted all we could eat
In the Flower
There's a pardon
Oh dance in the garden, dance in the garden
Dance in the garden, dance in the garden with Me, Me
Bridge:
This is My body and
This is My blood
Cover you like in the
Days of the flood
Come walk the road
Up to Gethsemane
Come with Me
Come with Me
To the garden
Pray with Me
Pray with Me
In the Garden
In the Garden
Chorus:
In the meadow
In the garden
Where we once tasted all we could eat
In the Flower
There's a pardon
Oh dance in the garden, dance in the garden
Dance in the garden, dance in the garden
Dance in the garden, dance in the garden with Me, Me
The lyrics to Morgan Cindy's song "In the Garden" hint at biblical narratives and allusions to various themes such as sin, redemption, and salvation. The initial verses recall the biblical story of Adam and Eve and their lives in the Garden of Eden before their fall from grace as a consequence of their curiosity and eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge. The following part makes a reference to Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was born, and signals the start of Satan's defeat. The chorus celebrates the notion of dancing in the garden, suggesting a return to the paradise that once existed. The theme and concept of the garden serve both as a physical space and a symbol for spiritual harmony and purity.
The next verse pays homage to Jesus as a carpenter, alluding to his hands that heal and give hope to the marginalized and the sick. It implies that Jesus represents a means of salvation and access to a fulfilling life, which can help us overcome our struggles and hardships. Jesus, like the garden, embodies the concepts of redemption and healing. The bridge introduces the idea of the Last Supper, where Jesus shares bread and wine with his disciples, and relates it to the flood from the story of Noah's ark, in which the deluge covers the earth and purges sinners. The chorus again emphasizes the idea of dancing in the garden, as a means of transcendence and salvation, and the last few lines invite us to join Jesus in his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time there was a place
Once, a specific time and location existed
Back in the year number one
This time period was in the first year of history
Where Adam and Eve were naked and free
At this time, Adam and Eve lived without shame or restrictions
And their lives had just begun
Their story was just starting
And so it goes curiosity grows
Curiosity led to temptation
They tasted an evil disguise
They ate forbidden fruit
But in Bethlehem's ears
Despite this choice, a message of hope was heard years later in Bethlehem
It was ringing so clear
This message was unmistakable
The beginning of Satan's demise
This message marked the start of Satan's ultimate defeat
In the meadow
Referring back to the idyllic setting from the beginning
In the garden
Referring back to the location where the forbidden fruit was eaten
Where we once tasted all we could eat
This line recalls the freedom of Adam and Eve's early life
In the Flower
Referring to Jesus
There's a pardon
Jesus offers forgiveness
Oh dance in the garden Dance in the garden with Me, Me
Celebrate in the forgiveness and new life offered by Jesus
From Boy to a Man
Transition from young age to maturity
The Carpenter's hands
Referring to Jesus as a carpenter, before his ministry
Healed all the sick and diseased
Jesus performed miracles of physical healing
Gave hope to the bleak, strength to the weak
Jesus provided hope and strength for those in need
And gave us a song to sing
Jesus brought joy and celebration
This is My body and This is My blood
Jesus speaks of the symbolic nature of the soon-to-be communion elements
Cover you like in the Days of the flood
Referring to the saving grace of God during Noah's flood
Come walk the road Up to Gethsemane
The path of suffering and sacrifice that Jesus faced
Come with Me
Jesus is calling for followers to join him on this path
To the garden
Referring to the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion
Pray with Me
Jesus invites a personal connection through prayer
In the Garden
Referring to the setting for this prayer and moment of decision
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Toast
I love this song! Thanks so much for putting it up :)
Kelly Norris
I used this song on mission in Scotland to kids I’m dance. They performed for their parents at the end of the week and we did altar call. Such a great memory.
Rae
I used to play this when my kids were toddlers. I would dance around and pick them up and twirl them! Such good memories!
Leaf Catcher
yeah my mom did the same to me and my siblings.
Michelle Voss
you changed your mind Eragarev? I have been following Cindy Morgan's work since early 90's. I saw her at an event called Lamb Jam in southern Delaware...then again shortly after she was married (this album had been released) I am amazed at how fast time flies and how this music still reaches my heart.
Joseph Wagner
I remember when this stuff came out back when I was still a Christian. lol
Cathy R.
If you could leave Jesus, then you never really were a Christ follower to begin with. The journey involves more than head knowledge... its 18"...and once he's in your heart, and the Holy Spirit takes up residence, there's no turning back. Praying you'll surrender your heart some day, so that you can really know him. He's such a good, good God. Blessings.
Gully Moe
@Cathy R. I don't think it's fair that you should judge someone and assume they never were a Christ follower.
Daniel Davis
@Cathy R. You're not being helpful. Asking questions, sharing faith = good. Telling people you know more about them than they know about themselves = you sound arrogant. Please reconsider your approach.
- Fellow Christian
Lisa Humphrey
Don't you still want to be a Christian?