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In a Moment

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: One moment, the darkness of midnight Refrain First Line: One moment—then let us be faithful Lyrics: 1 One moment, the darkness of midnight, The next, the light of God’s day; One moment, we’re waiting for Jesus, The next, He has caught us away. Refrain: One moment—then let us be faithful, Awaiting His call to the air; “Who watch for and love His appearing, A crown of rejoicing shall wear.” 2 One moment, the burden of sorrow, The next, made free from all care; One moment, we suffer with Jesus, The next, His glory to share. [Refrain] 3 One moment, just pilgrims and strangers, The next, to sit on a throne; Cast out by the world, but in heaven Our name our Redeemer will own. [Refrain] 4 One moment, at work in His vineyard, The next, He calls us to rest; One moment, rejecting earth’s treasures, The next, He will give us His best. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [One moment, the darkness of midnight]

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[One moment, the darkness of midnight]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: E. L. Wolslagel Used With Text: In a Moment

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In a Moment

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 3 #70 (1921) First Line: One moment, the darkness of midnight Refrain First Line: One moment—then let us be faithful Lyrics: 1 One moment, the darkness of midnight, The next, the light of God’s day; One moment, we’re waiting for Jesus, The next, He has caught us away. Refrain: One moment—then let us be faithful, Awaiting His call to the air; “Who watch for and love His appearing, A crown of rejoicing shall wear.” 2 One moment, the burden of sorrow, The next, made free from all care; One moment, we suffer with Jesus, The next, His glory to share. [Refrain] 3 One moment, just pilgrims and strangers, The next, to sit on a throne; Cast out by the world, but in heaven Our name our Redeemer will own. [Refrain] 4 One moment, at work in His vineyard, The next, He calls us to rest; One moment, rejecting earth’s treasures, The next, He will give us His best. [Refrain] Tune Title: [One moment, the darkness of midnight]

In A Moment

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10399 First Line: One moment, the darkness of midnight Refrain First Line: One moment—then let us be faithful Lyrics: 1 One moment, the darkness of midnight, The next, the light of God’s day; One moment, we’re waiting for Jesus, The next, He has caught us away. Refrain: One moment—then let us be faithful, Awaiting His call to the air; Who watch for and love His appearing, A crown of rejoicing shall wear. 2 One moment, the burden of sorrow, The next, made free from all care; One moment, we suffer with Jesus, The next, His glory to share. [Refrain] 3 One moment, just pilgrims and strangers, The next, to sit on a throne; Cast out by the world, but in Heaven Our name our Redeemer will own. [Refrain] 4 One moment, at work in His vineyard, The next, He calls us to rest; One moment, rejecting earth’s treasures, The next, He will give us His best. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: KATOWICE

In a moment

Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Living Gospel Songs #d94 (1920) First Line: One moment, the darkness of midnight Refrain First Line: One moment, then let us be faithful Languages: English

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Author of "One moment, then let us be faithful" 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.