[Verse 1] David consults captains and leaders concerning a national gathering. The purpose is to bring back the ark neglected in Saul's days. Israel gathers from Shihor of Egypt to the entrance of Hamath. A new cart carries the ark from Abinadab's house. [Pre-Chorus] The people drew near, but not by careless way, Holiness ordered every word and day. [Chorus] Touch Not the Ark, keep the covenant in view, Every word and ordered service true. From altar, ark, and house the witness rose, The holy God alone the ending knows. [Verse 2] Uzza reaches out and takes hold of the ark. Divine anger strikes Uzza dead beside the ark. David is displeased and names the place Perez-uzza. The ark remains three months with Obed-edom, whose household is blessed. [Bridge] David perceives that God has confirmed and exalted his kingdom for Israel's sake. The royal household grows in Jerusalem. David inquires and defeats Philistines at Baal-perazim, burning their abandoned gods. A second victory follows the sound in the mulberry trees. [Final Chorus] Touch Not the Ark, keep the covenant in view, Every word and ordered service true. From altar, ark, and house the witness rose, The holy God alone the witness shows. [Outro] The lamps burned low, the ordered service stayed. The covenant remembered every vow that had been made.