He Took My Friend on Wings of Flames

He took off on a bright sunny day in a Piper Cub

Best friend chasing clouds, feeling so alive

Laughter in the cockpit, dreams up in the blue

Spent two years restoring that cub to like new

Suddenly on takeoff, something broke

I hollered to pull back on that yoke

I watched in horror, plane crashing near

Held my head in my hands, whispering through the fear

Oh God, I am not ready to grieve

I carry this pain, but I still believe

You took my friend on wings of flames

But Jesus' love remains, calling my name

Years have passed, the ache still inside

Avoiding thoughts and memories hide

But today I'm flying in a jet so wide

Cruising steady thirty-five thousand feet high

Looking out a window, the heavens so vast

A peace washes over, healing from the past

I feel his presence, like a whisper in the air

God's speaking softly, he's safe in my care

Oh God, I am now ready to grieve

I carry this pain, and I still believe

You took my friend on wings of flames

But Jesus' love remains, calling my name

No more tears in that place where angels sing

Reunited one day on eternal wings

Thank you, Lord, for the message you send

Through clouds and through trials, you're my truest friend

You turn our ashes to beauty, our sorrow to flight

In your arms forever, everything's made right

Oh God, thank you for speaking to me

At thirty-five thousand, setting my heart free

My friend is home, in your glory he stands

And one day I'll join him in that promised land

Hallelujah, what a savior, you mend what is broken

Your voice echoes in the heavens, silent no longer

Flying higher now, with faith restored

At thirty-five thousand, closer to you, oh Lord!