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Soaring Like An Eagle
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Ethereal sounds of dizi (bamboo) flute, panpipes, marimbas, koto etc accompany this evocative song that follows the peaks and falls of a journey through life and how God sustains and strengthens us through turbulent 'winds' of trials and adversity.
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CHRIS MEDWAY: WATCH OUT! MUSIC Christian children kids praise, worship and theatrical songs. Strange & Beautiful, Weird & Wonderful music
Hello, and welcome to Chris Medway's WATCH OUT! Music page on Soundclick where you will find fun and creative music for kids aged 0 to 200. So turn on the Soundclick music player, turn up yo' speakers, grab anything within reach that remotely resembles an instrument and let's jam......... CHRIS MEDWAY is a Christian composer/ songwriter/ musician/ producer from Devon, UK. CD "ALL ABOARD THE HEAVEN EXPRESS" Using quirky but catchy Biblically-based songs, inspired arrangements, atmospheric sound effects and train announcements, all lightly spiced with (questionable) humour, Chris has created a fun and evocative CD for all kids aged 0 to 200. Woo-Hoo. So climb aboard the Heaven Express and be taken on an electrifying musical tour calling at exciting stations to Heaven Central. Another Woo Hoo. This CD will brighten up your day at any time but if you press play at around 10:13 a.m. then you can even experience the journey in real time. Woo-Hoo again. Chris' music is often described as colourful, eclectic and theatrical. Click on the 'music' thingy above and play some music to see why. Two of Chris' children's songs, "If you know God's love" and "O, Give thanks to the Lord" were published and recorded by Kingsway Children's Ministry with Ishmael and have been used in kids worship many times. Also of interest: The hitherto unreleased demo CD from Chris' stage musical about Daniel raised many eyebrows due to witty lyrics and intricate instrumentation. Some crazy and beautiful songs from the musical can be found here. It's a roar. ### The Heaven Express will be coming to a station near you, so WATCH OUT! ###
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #61
Peak in subgenre #16
Author
Music & Lyrics by Chris Medway
Rights
1992-2007 Watch Out! Music
Uploaded
March 22, 2007
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.5 MB • 128 kbps • 4:51
Story behind the song
Unlike most birds, eagles do not fly by continually flapping their wings but glide on the breeze. When the wind becomes turbulent and gusty most birds would struggle and even attempt to land, and others may not venture out at all. However, the eagle in flight would stretch out and lock its wings so that the strong winds, which could cause its downfall, actually cause the eagle to soar higher into the sky. There is a parallel between this and the life of a Christian facing daily trial from the strong winds of persecution. Isaiah Chapter 40 spoke of those who’s hope is in the Lord as having renewed strength and flying like an Eagle. I have read many accounts where imprisoned, persecuted and tortured Christians speak of experiencing the close presence of God during these times of trial. One imprisoned Christian leader was told by a guard that he was taken out of solitary confinement because he was enjoying it too much! Jesus demonstrated how to endure suffering by remaining obedient to His Father, even to death on a cross, and we seek to follow His direction and example. A Chinese pastor who was imprisoned in a painful position said that during that time he meditated upon heaven and on how much Jesus suffered for him.
Lyrics
SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE My wings glide on the path my Lord has mapped for me, But troubled winds conspire to drag me down Into the deepest, darkest valley, tumbling down, As I cry out ‘Lord, where are you now?’ I hear His voice, my maker and redeemer Above the winds that pull my wings and howl, I cry out ‘Lord, the storm’s too hard for me to bear’ But I’m renewed as He shows me how. When ill wind strikes, I’m soaring like an eagle, I spread my wings, so the winds lift me up high, And I can see so clear now like an eagle’s eye, Far above the storms in blue sky, safe and dry, Now I see my Lord is by my side. So now I seek my bearings from the Risen Lord, Marked with His cross, the way looks harsh and long, Weak as I am, my wings grow tired and weatherworn But I’m renewed as He makes me strong. When ill wind strikes... And as I ride the strong winds of adversity, I lift my eyes much higher than before. My thankful heart looks deep into eternity, And with His hope my wings ride the storm. When ill wind strikes... Chris Medway © 1992-2007 Watch Out! Music
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