Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#380

380. His Eye Is on the Sparrow

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 song gives 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Why should I feel discouraged
• Title: His Eye Is on the Sparrow
• Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1860-1948
• Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy
• Meter: 76.76.76.77 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 84:3
  ;
  Luke 12:4-7
  ;
  John 14:1-4
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Arranger: Richard Torrans (2021)
• Meter: 76.76.76.77 with Refrain
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2021 Richard Torrans