The Wings of Torah

Higher and Higher

(From the Higher and Higher CD by Yehuda!)

When I was just a small boy I heard the legend of the dove

Like all the other animals Hashem created it with love

But the dove was extra special for it was so pure and white

Hashem sent it to the forest to turn the darkness into light

But all the animals were jealous and their hatred grew so strong

They plotted ways to rid themselves of the dove and his sweet songs

First the tiger, then the jackel, then the bear, and then the snake

When they'd attack the Dove would run and the Dove barely escaped

So the dove turned to Hashem tears streaming down his cheeks

"I feel that I am all alone with no one close to me"

But then from under Hashem's Throne where He stores His precious things

He gave the dove a special gift, He gave the dove his wings

And He said, "Higher and higher, higher than the sky

Higher and higher, lift as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens even higher than you've dreamed

Higher and higher you'll fly so close to Me

The Dove went to the forest with confidence and pride

He'd never have to run again and he'd never have to hide

He would always be protected and now that he had wings

He would sit upon a treetop and the world would hear him sing

But all the animals were furious when they saw the dove's new wings

It was as if Hashem was telling them that the dove would be their king

So they pounced upon the dove and he could barely fly

They left him torn and wounded, they left him there to die

So the dove turned to Hashem and he cried,

"It isn't fair, these precious wings You gave to me that I always have to wear

They are so very heavy, much more than I can bear!

Please take me from the forest I cannot make it there"

And then Hashem turned to the dove, "My child, please understand,

Now I have given you your wings your destiny is in your hands

If you use your wings for flying they'll never weigh you down

And you'll fly up so much higher than those who live upon the ground

And you'll go higher and higher, higher than the sky

Higher and higher that's as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens even higher than you've dreamed

Higher and higher you'll fly so close to Me"

The dove returned back to the forest

And now the others lay in wait

They'd attack the dove in unison and this time death would be his fate

But the dove was so determined and he begin to fly

And like Hashem promised him he soared up towards the sky

And he went higher and higher, higher than the sky

Higher and higher lift as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens even higher than you've dreamed

Higher and higher you'll fly so close to Me

Our story has concluded but friends there's one more thing,

The little dove, that's you and me,

And the Torah that's our wings

You'll fly up to the heavens, even higher than you dream

Higher and higher you'll fly, you'll fly so close to Me

~Lyrics by Zale Newman

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