THE EAGLE BOWS ITS HEAD (NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2014)
America goes to prayer today
So many souls to cover
The Holy Spirit awaits close by
Around us all to hover
So many souls to cover
The Holy Spirit awaits close by
Around us all to hover
Men and women in uniform
Risking life and limb
Hoping for prayers from folks back home
Knowing God and trusting Him
Risking life and limb
Hoping for prayers from folks back home
Knowing God and trusting Him
Flags were not made for caskets
Flags were made for flying
But when we fail to hold it high
It covers those who are dying.
Flags were made for flying
But when we fail to hold it high
It covers those who are dying.
Red, white and blue are colors true
Blood shed, while loyalty waivers
When men and women are willing to fight
We ask God to bless their endeavors
Blood shed, while loyalty waivers
When men and women are willing to fight
We ask God to bless their endeavors
And over it all the eagle flies
Proud bird of a once great nation
But when the eagle bows its head
He's praying for our salvation
Proud bird of a once great nation
But when the eagle bows its head
He's praying for our salvation
For when the eagle soaring high
Eyes bright, its pinions spread
Sees no respect for those who serve
The eagle bows its head.
Eyes bright, its pinions spread
Sees no respect for those who serve
The eagle bows its head.
Poem Copyright by Joan Hart May 1, 2014 - Credit for photo unknown.