Friday, February 24, 2023

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

 

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav’n and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.


Civilla D. Martin, 1905



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22 comments:

  1. bailiFebruary 24, 2023 at 12:29 PM

    The feel of the poem is divine dear Sandi!

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  2. ellen b.February 24, 2023 at 2:07 PM

    Singing along with this comforting song.

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  3. William KendallFebruary 24, 2023 at 5:45 PM

    Good lyrics.

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  4. HappyKFebruary 24, 2023 at 6:01 PM

    Love this hymn and we sing it often at church!!! :)

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  5. JuliaFebruary 24, 2023 at 6:31 PM

    ❤️❤️

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  6. doriFebruary 24, 2023 at 7:02 PM

    O yes, I'm a little sparrow and I sing for HIM.

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  7. MariFebruary 24, 2023 at 7:40 PM

    Such a good reminder! Thanks for sharing this.

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  8. Pamela M. SteinerFebruary 24, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    Oh how I love that song!!! I had a dear sweet friend who used to remind me of that song with every little note she'd write me...she'd say, "remember, His eye is on the sparrow!". She is now in heaven after years of battling several different health issues, but always with a cheerful attitude. Thank you for sharing that today. Brought back sweet memories of a precious friend who I look forward to seeing again one day.

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  9. shayndelFebruary 25, 2023 at 5:13 AM

    Thank you Sandi. Is this for me?! I receive it!! 💕🎶

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  10. BrendaFebruary 25, 2023 at 5:44 AM

    Hi Sandi, I have never heard of this song before, it is beautiful and shows us how God watches over us, and now His Word is our comfort in all times. God bless you for sharing.

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    1. SandiFebruary 25, 2023 at 6:41 AM

      It must be more common here in America. It's an oldie, but very well known.

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  11. Victor S E MoubarakFebruary 25, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    Matthew 10:31

    God bless.

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    1. SandiFebruary 25, 2023 at 9:24 AM

      Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

      😊

      Thank you, Victor!

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  12. Visits With MaryFebruary 25, 2023 at 12:59 PM

    ♥♥♥

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  13. JeanieFebruary 25, 2023 at 3:25 PM

    I've always loved that song.

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  14. BillFebruary 25, 2023 at 4:26 PM

    Lovely lyrics.

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  15. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM

    I did not know this song or Civilla D. Martin, but thanks to your post and some reading on Wikipedia I do now.

    Enjoy your weekend Sandi.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Chatty CroneFebruary 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM

    I love that song - our church sings it a lot for funerals too.

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