In 1903, A dream of mankind was fulfilled
Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight
They'd worked many jobs. But, as inventors, how they thrilled.
For 13 seconds they soared and proved their hopes were right.
They'd done their homework. They knew the laws of gravity.
They had controls, wings and an engine to stay aloft.
They could get up off the ground and brave they proved to be.
They were determined and they did not heed those who scoffed.
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With our goals defined, and if we work diligently.
We will soon be on a controlled path that takes us far
Where self mastery and the Spirit guides us gently.
And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are.
To lift up our souls we raise our eyes unto the hills.
Where there is brightness above the thick clouds which threaten.
Where there is brilliance so bright that the whole being thrills.
Where shines God's power to lift us up and thus strengthen.
Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight
They'd worked many jobs. But, as inventors, how they thrilled.
For 13 seconds they soared and proved their hopes were right.
They'd done their homework. They knew the laws of gravity.
They had controls, wings and an engine to stay aloft.
They could get up off the ground and brave they proved to be.
They were determined and they did not heed those who scoffed.
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With our goals defined, and if we work diligently.
We will soon be on a controlled path that takes us far
Where self mastery and the Spirit guides us gently.
And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are.
To lift up our souls we raise our eyes unto the hills.
Where there is brightness above the thick clouds which threaten.
Where there is brilliance so bright that the whole being thrills.
Where shines God's power to lift us up and thus strengthen.
Verse 1]
In nineteen-oh-three, a dream of mankind was fulfilled
Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight
They'd worked many jobs, but as inventors, how they thrilled
For thirteen seconds they soared and proved their hopes were right
[Verse 2]
They'd done their homework, knew the laws of gravity
They had controls, wings, and an engine to stay aloft
They could rise from the ground, and brave they proved to be
Determined, they did not heed those who scoffed
[Chorus]
With our goals defined, and if we work diligently
We'll soon be on a controlled path that takes us far
Where self-mastery and the Spirit guide us gently
And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are
[Verse 3]
To lift up our souls, we raise our eyes unto the hills
Where brightness waits above the thick clouds threatening
Where brilliance shines so bright that the whole being thrills
Where God's power lifts us up and strengthens everything
[Chorus]
With our goals defined, and if we work diligently
We'll soon be on a controlled path that takes us far
Where self-mastery and the Spirit guide us gently
And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are
[Outro]
Rise with courage, rise with purpose, rise beyond the gray
Faith and patient effort show the upward way
14–19, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jul 2006,
“On the Wings of Eagles, ” Liahona
14–19, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jul 2006,
“On the Wings of Eagles, ” Liahona
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