THE EAGLE'S BROKEN WING

How beautiful to see the Eagle fly

With wings of strength to soar the azure sky

The current winds that blow against the mountain peaks

Display in mystery's symbol what our Nation seeks.

The Eaglet's feel secure within their nest

They have protection near their mother's breast

No predator would dare to harm its young by day

Because the Eagle's power is near to thwart its prey.

At times the red tailed Hawk appears in sight

The threat of death seems certain in its flight

Distraction turns the Eagle's eye to other things

And suddenly the Eaglet lies with broken wings.

How subtle is the trap that bates its prey

As warning signs unheeded look away

What once was black or white we changed to gray

When first we pity, then endure, then disobey.

America, the land for freedom fought

With liberty and justice for each man sought

Because it has exchanged God's Word for earthly things

The Eagle's strength is gone because of broken wings.

B. Pent

WHERE WATERS FLOW

Empty and tired my heart longs for rest

All that this world gives is promise at best

Is there a well for this soul thirsty heart

Flowing with joy that will never depart?

Trying so hard for approval from men

Working and striving my pride to defend

Leaving me empty, depressed and alone

Seeking for freedom my soul to atone.

Jesus the Fountain, the Wellspring of life

Oh how my heart longs for freedom from strife

Springs welling up is the promise You make

Thirsty I drink let me always partake.

REFRAIN

Jesus, I come to this Fountain today

Quench the deep thirst in my spirit, I pray

May the sweet springs from your infinite love

Flow from within as I drink from above.

B. Pent

YOU TOUCHED MY HEART

               (A Wedding Song)

What kind of love is this I've found

Like buried treasures in the ground

A feeling never felt before

Like ocean waves just reaching shore?

When first I saw you pass my way

My heart began to dance and play

Like bluebirds soar from tree to tree

For just another chance to see.

And then one day you touched my heart

Your tender love set me apart

I wanted you to be my mate

So none but death could separate.

REFRAIN

Now here I stand pledging my love

Asking the Lord Who reigns from above

“Give us a heart that is tender and true

Walking together as one, serving You.”

B. Pent

HERE I AM LOOKING AT YOU

            (A Wedding Song)

Memory takes me back to yesterday

When first I saw you turn my way

I caught a glimpse of hope within your eyes

Twas then my heart was taken by surprise.

It was no dream or game of chance

That providence allowed this glance

For every time I looked within your face

My heart and soul desired your embrace.

Our paths have now become as one

We've placed our trust in God's own Son

This covenant we pledge for all to see

The union of two hearts in harmony.

REFRAIN

So here I am looking at you

Pledging my love, a promise that's true

What God has now joined, let no man destroy

This is my pledge to you I employ:

“All of my life, through all of your life!”

(Lyrics: Ben Pent; Music: Josee Weigand)

YOU AND YOU ALONE

                        (A Wedding Song)

How wonderful that God chose you for me

It was no accident that day we met

So when I read the message in your eyes

It caught my heart a little by surprise.

Soon Providence began to form a plan

And in my dreams I saw you walk my way

The beauty of your life became the spark

A marriage made in heaven from the start.

I've come to know and love you more each day

They'll never be another one like you

I want to spend my life with you alone

You are the gift that makes our love a home.

So here I stand to pledge my troth to you

This covenant of grace til death us part

We'll take a lifetime walk through this short life

In joyful praise, as husband and as wife.

REFRAIN

You and you alone I choose

For the rest of my life

You and you alone I need

For the rest of my life

To you my love, this vow I make

For the rest of my life.

Lyrics:Ben Pent; Music:Josee Weigand

OUR WEDDING PRAYER

As we gather in Your presence

Pledging vows that bind the heart

Gracious Lord, safe-guard this union

Until we in death do part.

We are conscious of the weakness

When two lives must blend as one

Yet three chords not easily broken

Find their strength in Your Dear Son.

So today we claim Your promise

In the vows these rings proclaim

Let eternal oneness join them

Through the power of Your Name.

Lord, our hearts are filled with wonder

As this bride and groom embrace

All the blessings these vows promise

We bring in prayer before Your face.

B. Pent

MY LOVE,BEST LOVE

                  (A wedding Song)

The first time I saw you I'll never forget

Our eyes sent a message that lovers had met

The warmth of your smile that greeted my heart

Meant love from that moment would never depart.

The time spent together has helped us to grow

The blending of spirits has lead us to know

This love demonstrated the truth of our word

Now promises given, God's mightiest sword.

REFRAIN

My love, best love, I pledge to you today

Forever through this life with you I'll stay

You are the priceless gift I now embrace

For blessing us with His amazing grace

My love, best love, I pledge to you today.

B. Pent