Wings of A Dove
Flight of Love: Nanci Griffith's Melody of Divine Comfort
Lyrics
On the wings of a snow white dove
Expressing a sense of purity and peace represented by a snow white dove.
He sends his pure sweet love
God conveys his unconditional and sweet love through the symbol of the dove.
A sign from above
Perceiving the dove as a divine sign, an indication of God's presence and guidance.
On the wings of a dove
Reiterating the idea of God's love being delivered through the imagery of a dove.
When trouble surrounds us
Describing challenging situations and adversities surrounding individuals.
When evils come
Referring to the presence of evil or negative forces in life.
The body grows weak
Highlighting the physical and emotional toll of facing difficulties.
The spirit grows numb
Emphasizing the diminishing strength of the body and spirit in adversity.
When these things beset us
Acknowledging challenges, but expressing faith that God remains mindful of us.
He doesn't forget us
Assuring that in times of trouble, God does not abandon or neglect us.
He sends down his love
God's love is sent down as a source of comfort and support.
On the wings of a dove
Repeating the idea that God's love arrives symbolically on the wings of a dove.
On the wings of a snow white dove
Reiteration of the imagery of a snow white dove carrying God's love.
He sends his pure sweet love
Continuing to emphasize the sending of pure and sweet love from God.
A sign from above
Stressing the divine nature of the sign represented by the dove.
On the wings of a dove
Repeating the metaphor of God's love arriving on the wings of a dove.
When Noah had drifted
Referring to the biblical story of Noah and the flood as an analogy for facing challenges.
On the flood many days
Describing the prolonged period of difficulty represented by the flood.
He searched for land
Depicting Noah's persistent search for stability and land amidst the flood.
In various ways
Highlighting the various attempts made by Noah to find a solution.
Troubles he had some
Acknowledging that troubles were present during Noah's challenges.
But wasn't forgotten
Despite difficulties, emphasizing that Noah was not abandoned by God.
He sent down his love
Reiterating the idea that God's love was sent down to Noah.
On the wings of a dove
Connecting Noah's experience to the symbolic arrival of love on dove's wings.
On the wings of a snow white dove
Repetition of the comforting image of a snow white dove carrying God's love.
He sends his pure sweet love
Reaffirming the continuous sending of God's pure and sweet love.
A sign from above
Emphasizing the divine nature of the sign conveyed through the dove.
On the wings of a dove
Reiteration of the metaphorical arrival of God's love on dove's wings.
On the wings of a snow white dove
Restating the image of a snow white dove as a carrier of God's love.
He sends his pure sweet love
Continuing the theme of God consistently sending pure and sweet love.
A sign from above
Affirming the divine nature of the sign represented by the dove.
On the wings of a dove
Repeating the metaphor of God's love arriving on the wings of a dove.
A sign from above
Reiterating that the dove serves as a sign from above, emphasizing its divine origin.
On the wings of a dove
Concluding with the image of God's love delivered on the wings of a dove as a divine sign.
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