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What Will You Say To Him Then?

Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: What is your prospect, O sinner Refrain First Line: Refrain What will you say to Him then? Lyrics: 1 What is your prospect, O sinner, Have you a good hope thro’ grace? When you have finished life’s journey, When you meet God face to face? Refrain: What will you say to Him then? If you a rebel have been, When you shall meet the Judge of all men, What will you say to Him then? 2 What is your prospect, O sinner, What if the world you should gain? If you have lived just for pleasure, And you shall die in your sin? [Refrain] 3 What is your prospect, O sinner, If you persist in your sin: You will be lost—and in silence, Face the great Judge of all men. [Refrain] 4 What is your prospect, O sinner? There is but one thing to do; Turn from your sin and trust Jesus, He is the Savior for you. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [What is your prospect, O sinner] Text Sources: The Gospel Way by Anthony J. Showalter et al. (Dalton, GA: A. J. Showalter, 1923)

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[What is your prospect, O sinner]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Thomas Benjamin Mosley Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 35651 65425 67653 Used With Text: What Will You Say To Him Then?

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What Will You Say To Him Then?

Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #14766 First Line: What is your prospect, O sinner Refrain First Line: Refrain What will you say to Him then? Lyrics: 1 What is your prospect, O sinner, Have you a good hope thro’ grace? When you have finished life’s journey, When you meet God face to face? Refrain: What will you say to Him then? If you a rebel have been, When you shall meet the Judge of all men, What will you say to Him then? 2 What is your prospect, O sinner, What if the world you should gain? If you have lived just for pleasure, And you shall die in your sin? [Refrain] 3 What is your prospect, O sinner, If you persist in your sin: You will be lost—and in silence, Face the great Judge of all men. [Refrain] 4 What is your prospect, O sinner? There is but one thing to do; Turn from your sin and trust Jesus, He is the Savior for you. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [What is your prospect, O sinner]

What Will You Say to Him Then?

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: The Gospel Way #16 (1923) First Line: What is your prospect, O sinner Languages: English Tune Title: [What is your prospect, O sinner]

What Will You Say to Him Then?

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Choice Gospel Hymns #229 (1923) First Line: What is your prospect, O sinner Tune Title: [What is your prospect, O sinner]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "What Will You Say to Him Then?" in The Gospel Way 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.