LONDON (Reuters) - British composer Sydney Carter, author of the popular song "Lord of the Dance," died in London on Saturday aged 88, according to a spokesman for his family.
Carter, a Christian poet and folk singer, adapted a melody from a Shaker hymn when he wrote the song in 1963.

A church and school choir favorite, the song has become a modern classic, rerecorded many times as well as lending its name to American dancer Michael Flatley's hit musical show.

Writing about the song in 1974, Carter said: "I see Christ as the incarnation of the piper who is calling us. He dances that shape and pattern which is at the heart of our reality."


He shall be missed on this side of the ocean as well.
Arkie