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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1860-1948 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #557 (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 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: Refrain: 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. 2 “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; [Refrain] 3 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; [Refrain] Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Comfort; Encouragement; Eternal Life; Freedom; Joy; Love for God; Love for Jesus Christ; Providence; Sickness; Strength; Temptation; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ Scripture: Matthew 6:26 Languages: English Tune Title: SPARROW
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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla Durfee Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2432 First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1. 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. Refrain 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. 2. 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. [Refrain] 3. 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. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged]
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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1868-1949 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #725 (1961) First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 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. 2 "Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear, And resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Tho' 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. 3 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. Amen. Topics: Consolation; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Preservation of Christians; Trust in God Scripture: Matthew 40:29 Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged]
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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin (1860-1948) Hymnal: Lift Every Voice and Sing II #191 (1993) First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 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: Refrain: 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. 2 “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; [Refrain] 3 When ever I am tempted, When ever 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; [Refrain] Topics: Hymns and Songs Assurance Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged]
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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1869-1948 Hymnal: Rejoice Hymns #164 (2011) Meter: Irregular First Line: Why should l feel discouraged? Topics: Comfort and Care; Freedom and Deliverance; Joy Scripture: Luke 12:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SPARROW
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Why Should I Feel Discouraged

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #312 (1929) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Lyrics: 1. 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. 2. "Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Tho' 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. 3. 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. Topics: The Christian Life Security Languages: English Tune Title: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: The Sing! Hymnal #649 (2025) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 First Line: Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Refrain First Line: his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me Topics: Anxiety/Fear; Providence of God; Peace; Suffering; Comfort; Hope Scripture: Psalm 23:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SPARROW

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Worship His Majesty #354 (1987) First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Tune Title: SPARROW
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His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Edward MacHugh's Treasury of Gospel Hymns and Poems #17 (1938) First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged] (Gabriel)
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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Homer Rodeheaver Gospel Hymns #10 (1938) First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged]

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