Civilla Durfee Martin (1866-1948) was born in Nova Scotia and died in Atlanta, Ga. In “His eye is on the sparrow” (1905), she has provided one of the most influential and often-recorded gospel hymns of the 20th century. Notable versions include recordings by Shirley Ceasar, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin & […]
Civilla Durfee Martin
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Civilla Durfee Martin (1866–1948) was an American Christian hymnwriter known for her contributions to gospel music. She was born on August 21, 1866, in Jordan, Michigan, and she married Walter Stillman Martin. Civilla and Walter were involved in Christian ministry, serving as Baptist evangelists and traveling extensively throughout the United […]
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 […]