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Mourning Into Dancing

By Ron Kenoly

2,297 views Jun 24, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Ron Kenoly's 'Mourning Into Dancing' is a live worship song that celebrates God's power to transform grief into joy. The lyrics describe how God heals hurt, comforts pain, and brings light into darkness. The singer declares that because of this divine intervention, they cannot remain silent but must sing out of gratitude. The song draws on the biblical promise from Psalm 30:11, where God turns mourning into dancing. It is an upbeat, declarative piece meant to encourage believers who are experiencing sorrow or hardship to trust in God's restorative work.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

[Chorus]

He's turned my mourning into dancing again

He's lifted my sorrows

And I can't stay silent

I must sing for His joy has come

He's turned my mourning into dancing again

He's lifted my sorrows

And I can't stay silent

I must sing for His joy has come


[Verse]

Where there once was only hurt

He gave His healing hand

Where there once was only pain

He brought comfort like a friend

I feel the sweetness of His love piercing my darkness

I see the bright and morning sun

As it ushers in His joyful gladness


[Chorus]

He's turned my mourning into dancing again

He's lifted my sorrows

And I can't stay silent

I must sing for His joy has come


[Chorus 2]

You've turned my mourning into dancing again

You've lifted my sorrows

And I can't stay silent

I must sing for Your joy has come


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