Download song His eye on the sparrow by Mrs Civilla martin

She and her husband were dear friends with a couple in Elmira, New York, named Mr. Her husband Walter Stillman Martin was a minister, but also wrote many of the hymn tunes for her lyrics, although the tune to this particular hymn was written by Charles Gabriel (who wrote the music to an enormous number of hymns still sung today including 'Send the Light', 'Higher Ground', 'He Lifted Me', 'I Stand Amazed in the Presence', 'The Way of the Cross Leads Home', 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken', 'Crown Him with Many Crowns', 'Since Jesus Came Into My Heart', and many, many more.Ĭivilla Martin recounted the story of how the lyrics of this hymn came to her. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.Ĭivilla Durfee Martin wrote many popular hymns that are still familiar today, including 'God Will Take Care of You' and 'The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power'.

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you my peace I give you.

So don't be afraid you are worth more than many sparrows. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Matthew 10:29-31 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.

I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free, Why should my heart be lonely And long for heaven and home, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He cares for me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He cares for me I draw the closer to Him, From cares He sets me free, When songs give place to sighing, When hope within me dies, Whenever I am tempted, Whenever doubts arise, Tho' by the path He leadeth, But one step I may see, 'Let not your heart be troubled,' His tender word I hear,Īnd resting on His goodness I lose my doubts and fears, I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free įor His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:

Why should my heart be lonely And long for heaven and home Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?

Download song His eye on the sparrow by Mrs Civilla martin