Two Wings
The Christianaires Lyrics
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Two wings to veil my feet.
Two wings to fly away,
and the world can't do me no harm.
Meet me Jesus, meet me,
I want You to meet me in the middle of the air.
If these wings should fail me,I want You to meet me with another pair.
Two wings
Fly away,
I'll fly away.
And the world can't do me no harm.
The Christianaires's song "Two Wings" is a classic gospel song that has been sung by many gospel choirs around the world. The song is about the psalmist David's declaration of his trust in God's protection and the hope he has of meeting God one day. The phrase "two wings" in the song refers to some allegorical allusions. The two wings are used to symbolize many things, including protection, deliverance, and freedom.
The song's first verse states that there are "two wings to veil my face," which probably refers to the protection that God provides. The second verse talks about how God provides wings to fly away, which probably signifies the freedom that God provides from the world's troubles. The third verse talks about Jesus meeting the psalmist in the middle of the air, which represents the ultimate hope of Christians to meet Jesus when He comes back to take His people home.
The song is a powerful declaration of faith in God and the assurance that comes from having a personal relationship with Him. The lyrics encourage listeners to trust God, even in difficult times, and to look forward to the day when they will meet Him face-to-face. Through the repetition of the hook, "I'll fly away, and the world can't do me no harm," the song emphasizes the freedom and joy that come from having a personal relationship with God.
Interesting facts about the song "Two Wings":
1) The song is a classic spiritual that dates back to the early 20th century.
2) The song has been covered by many artists, including Mahalia Jackson and Alison Krauss.
3) The song is also known by other titles, such as "I'll Fly Away" and "Two Wings to Veil My Face."
4) The Christianaires first recorded the song in 1976.
5) The song was written by Albert E. Brumley, a prolific gospel composer.
6) Brumley also wrote other classic gospel songs, including "I'll Fly Away" and "This World Is Not My Home."
7) "Two Wings" has been performed in many different styles, including bluegrass, gospel, and country.
8) The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless message of hope and faith.
9) The song has been featured in several movies, including "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "Elizabethtown."
10) The chords for the song are G, C, D, and Em.
Line by Line Meaning
Two wings to veil my face.
I need two wings to cover my face, symbolizing my unworthiness and shame before God.
Two wings to veil my feet.
I need two wings to cover the path I walk, symbolizing my imperfections and sins.
Two wings to fly away,
I need two wings to soar towards heaven, as I long to escape this earthly life and be with God.
and the world can't do me no harm.
With God's protection, the world and its troubles cannot harm me.
Meet me Jesus, meet me,
I am calling out to Jesus for Him to meet me, as I need His guidance and love in my life.
I want You to meet me in the middle of the air.
I want Jesus to meet me when I am leaving this world, to bring me up to heaven with Him.
If these wings should fail me,
If I fail to live up to God's expectations, and my wings fall off, I still want Jesus to come to my rescue.
I want You to meet me with another pair.
I want Jesus to provide me with new wings, so that I can continue to fly towards heaven and be with Him.
Fly away,
I want to escape this life and fly away to heaven with God.
I'll fly away.
I am certain that I will fly away to a better place with God, where there is no suffering or pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES CLEVELAND
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6-7-24 I'm at work and a customer asked me to cover to his vehicle then played this song. I didn't know, I needed this until I needed this.
@James-n4i6m
A few weeks ago I were accident with my scooter, I felt off on and hurt myself very badly. Right now I am living at a Rehabilitation Facility in Pearland Texas. I am asking all of my Christians brothers and sisters to keep me in you all prayers.
@curtiswoodley7810
Tears stream from my eyes when I hear this song happy thoughts of days past, and brighter days that lie ahead to God Be The Glory!!! Amen 🙏🏾
@virginiadaniel2659
Glory to God. Let the children of the Lord say amen and amen again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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@patriciapritchett2972
This song just came in my mind, listening to it now, thank you God,I needthis,I'm going thru so much with my immediate family
@cathysanders8022
Alright paul you gonna make me happy
@santoistucker1891
Great singing Paul Porter he came my church in stlouis greaterbethlem brought the fire
@joycefranklin6491
The first time I heard this song was at my cousin funeral . Mr Franklin song this song I fell in love with it. This man is ministering thru song. Keep on singing brother
@cathysanders8022
I'd listen to song Every Day.I love him the singer song.
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