When the pressures of life are too much to bear,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we hang our heads in shame and despair,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we feel burdened down and heavy laden,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we get so depressed we can't seem to pray,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we try to do right, but end up defeated,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When our children go astray and wander from God,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we try to press our way, but it seems so hard,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When sin blocks our blessings and can cut us off from God,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we feel lonely and sad or angry or mad,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When that husband won't listen and turns a deaf ear,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When our spirits are low and we can't find cheer,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we backslide and fall back into sin,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When our loved ones are gone or we've just lost a friend,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we don't know where to turn and feel like you want to quit,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we try to read God's word, but can't understand it,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we confess our sin, but end up sinning again,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we run out of prayers and it seems no one cares,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When we fall down on our knees and cry "Lord, help me please,"

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

When it seems like nothing else helps and you’re by yourself,

We must mount up with wings like an eagle.

We must call on the Lord; He will answer our prayer;

And when we feel alone, we know He'll be right there.

And we shall mount up with wings like an eagle.