During a storm, an Eagle will launch itself into the fury of the storm, and allow the high winds to carry it above the clouds.

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I wrote this song for an Eagle ceremony in our Troop years ago. It's an encouragement for boys to attain this high rank, but more importantly, to live up to the ideals the rank signifies.

Verse 1
From the day man walked upon the earth
In the Garden with his God
He looked above him and saw birds in the sky
And the Greatest of them all
Was the Eagle, strong and Brave
And his spirit soared with him as he watched the Eagle fly!

Chorus:
Dare to Brave the Eagle’s Flight!
Soar above the mountain’s height!
Let the God who is with you be the Wind beneath your wings!
Though the storms of life will blow
Trust the God you’ve come to know
Dare to be different, and you’ll hear the upward call.

Verse 2:

As settlers crossed the mountains
So many years ago,
They saw the Eagle flying high above the trees
And they were Reminded why they came
To this country far away
Braving the wilderness in a Longing to be free!

Chorus:
Bridge:
When all the others ran to hide,
Who’s the one who stayed and testified,
Suffered Willingly, and bled and died
For you and for me?
Take your lifelong cue from him!
For He died and rose again
Rose Above the storm so His friends could be Free! Truly Free!

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