On Eagle's Wings
| "On Eagle's Wings" | |
|---|---|
| Religious hymn by Michael Joncas | |
Cover art of the 1979 album | |
| Genre | Folk hymn |
| Occasion | Funeral of H. Douglas Hall |
| Text | by Michael Joncas |
| Language | English |
| Based on | Psalm 91 |
| Meter | Irregular |
| Composed | January 1976 – April 1976 |
| Publisher | Oregon Catholic Press |
| Recorded | 1979 |
| Duration | 4:15 (original 1979 recording) |
| Premiere | |
| Date | April 27, 1976 |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
"On Eagle's Wings" is a Christian hymn by Fr. Michael Joncas. Originally composed for the funeral of a friend's father in 1976 and published in 1979, the song unexpectedly gained significant popularity in both Catholic and Protestant hymnody. It has been quoted several times by former U.S. president Joe Biden, has been performed by Michael Crawford and Lana Del Rey, and was performed at the funerals of Beau Biden and Luciano Pavarotti. While it has also been criticized for its saccharine and folksy approach to scripture, it is a popular hymn at Christian funerals. Originally written in English, it has been translated into Italian, Spanish, and Polish.