Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1860-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals 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 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] Scripture: Matthew 6:26 Used With Tune: SPARROW
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