This hymn by Australian Fr Frank Andersen MSC was the title-track of the Eagles Wings collection, and so is included in the Scripture in Song - The Music of Frank Andersen MSC collection, which is still available and which includes lead-sheet style sheet music.
The lyrics are inspired by Exodus 19:4 and Psalm 105.
The tune was written by Fr Andersen: it is in a major key (G in the original printing), with a 4:4 time signature.
The lyrics are copyright, and cannot be reproduced here.
The song starts with a chorus, which is repeated after each of the five verses A rough outline over the verses is below. The words can be found here and the guitar chords here.
Chorus:
I have carried you on eagles wings.
I will care for you through all your years.
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Chorus:
I have carried you on ea-----gle's wings!
I will care for your in all ----- your years!
1 My heart is full of peace
You have been within my life!
Your guiding hand always covered me!
I am full of confidence in You!
2 My soul is like a child,
Cradled safe within your arms!
You have carried me across my years!
Leading me thru' sorrow and thru' joy!
3 Never need I be afraid!
No matter how uncertain things may be!
Sometimes thru' me, sometimes in spite of me
You seem to find your purpose in my life!
4 I know failure in my life,
The weakness so central to my heart!
When I have strayed or fallen in my life,
You gently set me on my feet again!
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