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We Give Our Lord Our Best

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: On the cross, that He might redeem us

[On the cross, that He might redeem us]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Used With Text: We Give Our Lord Our Best

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Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Kingdom Songs #31 (1914) First Line: On the cross, that He might redeem us Lyrics: 1 On the cross, that He might redeem us, That from sin He might give us rest; Jesus, under complete atonement, Did for sinners His very best. Chorus: For the wondrous love of God, And for our Saviour’s precious blood, We henceforth give to Christ, our Lord, our very best. 2 For the love we now bear our Saviour, And because we are sav’d and blest; We will follow where He may lead us, And for Him do our very best. [Chorus] 3 Tho’ we serve Him on obscure places, “Be thou faithful” is His behest; Now how much we may do, but are we Doing now just our very best. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [On the cross, that He might redeem us]

We Give Our Lord Our Best

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: The Church School Hymnal #171 (1922) First Line: On the cross, that He might redeem us Refrain First Line: For the wondrous love of God Languages: English Tune Title: [On the cross, that He might redeem us]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "We Give Our Lord Our Best" in Kingdom Songs Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initials, "C.D." rather than her full name of that of her composer-husband. She is reputed to have written several hundred hymns and religious songs. Her first one, "God Will Take Care of You," written in 1904 became world-famous. Her husband wrote the music for this and many of her other hymns. "His Eye is on the Sparrow" written in 1906 and set to music by Charles H. Gabriel, has also received wide acclaim. In addition to the above, "Like As A Father," "A Welcome for Me," and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" are among her better-known hymns. Her husband and collaborator, W.S. Martin (1862-1935) preceded her in death. For the last 29 years of her life, she made her home in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was a member of the First Christian Church. Her funeral was held on March 10, 1948 at Spring Hill and the interment was in the West View Cemetery in Atlanta. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives and email from Rev. Lester M. Settle (Glenholme, Nova Scotia) to Mary Louise VanDyke 18 September 2008, DNAH Archives.

W. Stillman Martin

1862 - 1935 Composer of "[On the cross, that He might redeem us]" in Kingdom Songs Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts. Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings. Sources: Hustad, p. 282 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm