They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.
Isaiah 40:31
Words: Eliza E. Hewitt, in Hymns of the Heart, by Joseph F. Berry & Charles Gabriel (New York: Methodist Book Concern, 1914), number 4.
Music: Charles H. Gabriel (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Take wings to thy soul; take the pinions of prayer
To rise above trials, temptations and care;
New measures of blessing so trustfully bring,
And hold sweet communion with Jesus, thy king.
Refrain
Take wings, bright wings;
Take wings to the soul, O, believer, today!
Take wings, bright wings;
Mount up as the eagle, rejoice in thy way.
Take wings to thy soul; take the pinions of praise;
Arise, like the lark, in the pure morning rays;
With carols of gladness as fresh as the dew,
Give thanks for His mercies, abundant and true.
Refrain
Take wings to thy soul; take the pinions of love,
All faithfully serving the Master above;
O, haste to the needy with tidings of cheer;
Spread heavenly sunshine where pathways are drear.
Refrain