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Rally Christian

Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Rally, Christian, to the call of heavenly love Refrain First Line: Now the Macedonian cry is ringing over the wave

[Rally Christian to the call of heav'nly love]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Samuel W. Beazley Used With Text: Rally Christian

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Rally, Christian, to the call of heavenly love

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Sweetest Praises #d169 (1916) Languages: English

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Voices of Victory #113 (1913) First Line: Rally Christian to the call of heav'nly love Refrain First Line: Now the Macedonian cry is ringing o'er the wave Languages: English Tune Title: [Rally Christian to the call of heav'nly love]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Author of "Rally Christian" 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.

Samuel W. Beazley

1873 - 1944 Composer of "[Rally Christian to the call of heav'nly love]" in Voices of Victory Samuel W. Beazley was born in Sparta, Virginia in 1873. He was a music scholar and taught music at Shenandoah College for five years. He composed over 4,000 gospel songs during his lifetime. Samuel W. Beazley maintained a successful publishing business in Chicago, Illinois. He died in Chicago on September 16, 1944. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1992. NN, Hymnary editor. Source: www.gmahalloffame.org