Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1866-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: Journey First Line: Why should l 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 words I hear;
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubt and fear.
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 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] Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31 Used With Tune: SPARROW
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