Michael Joncas – On Eagle’s Wings

Jan Michael Joncas is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and has written a ton of content.  On Eagle’s Wings is his magnum opus.

Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/Michael-joncas-on-eagles-wings-lyrics.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

God and His guardian angel will protect us from harm.  His followers trust and depend on Him.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The entire song is based on Scripture.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1-4: Heavily borrows from Psalm 91:1-2.

[Chorus]

Lines 1-3: Heavily borrows from Psalm 91:4 and Isaiah 40:31.

Line 4: Based on Isaiah 49:16.

[Verse 2]

Line 1: Heavily borrows from Psalm 91:3.

Lines 2-4: See commentary on Chorus, lines 1-3.

[Verse 3]

Lines 1-4: Heavily borrows from Psalm 91:5-7.

[Verse 4]

Lines 1-4: Heavily borrows from Psalm 91:11-12.

[Coda]

Line 1: Essentially repeats Chorus, line 4.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Similar to my statements in section 1.  The word “Lord” is present in Verse 1, which indicates God.  Angels are also mentioned in section 4.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

God as protector.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Michael Joncas’ On Eagle’s Wings is excellent.  It is mostly based on Psalm 91 and a smattering of Isaiah, that He is our defense amid worldly turmoil.  Unbelievers should easily interpret this one.

I highly recommend this song for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: On Eagle’s Wings (listen to the song)

Artist: Michael Joncas

Album: On Eagle’s Wings

Genre: Hymn

Release Year: 1979

Duration: 4:08

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