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Why Should I Feel Discouraged
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 105 hymnals 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.
2. "Let not your heart be troubled,"
His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
Tho' 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.
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;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me. Topics: The Christian Life Security Used With Tune: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
Why Should I Feel Discouraged
When the midnight cry began
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When the midnight cry began,
O what lamentation,
Thousands sleeping in their sins,
Neglecting their salvation.
Lo the bridegroom is at hand,
Who will kindly treat him?
Surely all the waiting band
Will now go forth to meet him.
2 Some, indeed, did wait awhile,
And shone without a rival;
But they spent their seeming oil
Long since the last revival.
Many souls who thought they'd light,
O, when the scene was closed,
Now against the Bridegroom fight,
And so they stand opposed.
3 While the wise are passing by,
With all their lamps prepared,
Give us of your oil, they cry,
If any can be spared.
Others trimmed their former snuff,
O, is it not amazing!
Those conclude they've light enough,
And think their lamps are blazing.
4 Foolish virgins! do you think
Our Bridegroom's a deceiver?
Then may you pass your lives away,
And think to sleep for ever;
But we by faith do see his face,
On whom we have believed;
If there's deception in the case,
'Tis you that are deceived.
5 And now the door is open wide,
And Christians are invited,
And virgins wise compass the bride,
March to the place appointed.
Who do you think is now a guest?
Yea, listen, carnal lovers,
'Tis those in wedding garments dressed;
They cease from sin for ever.
6 The door is shut, and they within,
They're freed from every danger;
They reign with Christ, for sinners slain,
Who once lay in a manger;
They join with saints and angels too
In songs of love and favor;
Glory, honor, praise and power,
To God and Lamb for ever.
7 The foolish virgins are without;
The sentence, Go ye cursed--
For want of oil they're out--away
From Christ they then are forced.
No more on earth with saints to join
In sharing of my favor;
Although you did my children blind,
Mourn with the damned for ever.
8 Virgins wise, I pray draw near,
And listen to your Savior;
He is your friend, you need not fear,
O, why not seek his favor?
He speaks to you in whispers sweet,
In words of consolation:
By grace in him you stand complete,
He is your great salvation.
9 Dying sinners, will you come,
The Saviour now invites you;
His bleeding wounds proclaim there's room,
Let nothing then affright you—
Room for you, and room for me,
And room for coming sinners:
Salvation pours a living stream
For you and all believers.
10 When earth and sea shall be no more,
And all their glory perish,
When sun and moon shall cease to shine,
And stars at midnight languish;
When Gabriel's trump shall sound aloud,
To call the slumbering nations,
Then, Christians, we shall see our God
The God of our salvation. Used With Tune: THE MIDNIGHT CRY Text Sources: Baptist Harmony, p. 483
When the midnight cry began
Bathed In Glorious Light
Author: John Ylvisaker Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Saint Stephen was commissioned Refrain First Line: He raised his eyes to heaven
Bathed In Glorious Light
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 120 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. H. Gabriel Tune Key: D Flat Major Incipit: 56531 23456 11554 Used With Text: Why Should I Feel Discouraged
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
THE MIDNIGHT CRY
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Incipit: 11213 32116 16551 Used With Text: When the midnight cry began
THE MIDNIGHT CRY
MITT HJERTE ALLTID VANKER
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: John C. Ylvisaker Tune Sources: Trad. Norwegian Tune Key: d minor Used With Text: Bathed in Glorious Light
MITT HJERTE ALLTID VANKER
When the midnight cry began
Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #32 (1854) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Lyrics: 1 When the midnight cry began,
O what lamentation,
Thousands sleeping in their sins,
Neglecting their salvation.
Lo the bridegroom is at hand,
Who will kindly treat him?
Surely all the waiting band
Will now go forth to meet him.
2 Some, indeed, did wait awhile,
And shone without a rival;
But they spent their seeming oil
Long since the last revival.
Many souls who thought they'd light,
O, when the scene was closed,
Now against the Bridegroom fight,
And so they stand opposed.
3 While the wise are passing by,
With all their lamps prepared,
Give us of your oil, they cry,
If any can be spared.
Others trimmed their former snuff,
O, is it not amazing!
Those conclude they've light enough,
And think their lamps are blazing.
4 Foolish virgins! do you think
Our Bridegroom's a deceiver?
Then may you pass your lives away,
And think to sleep for ever;
But we by faith do see his face,
On whom we have believed;
If there's deception in the case,
'Tis you that are deceived.
5 And now the door is open wide,
And Christians are invited,
And virgins wise compass the bride,
March to the place appointed.
Who do you think is now a guest?
Yea, listen, carnal lovers,
'Tis those in wedding garments dressed;
They cease from sin for ever.
6 The door is shut, and they within,
They're freed from every danger;
They reign with Christ, for sinners slain,
Who once lay in a manger;
They join with saints and angels too
In songs of love and favor;
Glory, honor, praise and power,
To God and Lamb for ever.
7 The foolish virgins are without;
The sentence, Go ye cursed--
For want of oil they're out--away
From Christ they then are forced.
No more on earth with saints to join
In sharing of my favor;
Although you did my children blind,
Mourn with the damned for ever.
8 Virgins wise, I pray draw near,
And listen to your Savior;
He is your friend, you need not fear,
O, why not seek his favor?
He speaks to you in whispers sweet,
In words of consolation:
By grace in him you stand complete,
He is your great salvation.
9 Dying sinners, will you come,
The Saviour now invites you;
His bleeding wounds proclaim there's room,
Let nothing then affright you—
Room for you, and room for me,
And room for coming sinners:
Salvation pours a living stream
For you and all believers.
10 When earth and sea shall be no more,
And all their glory perish,
When sun and moon shall cease to shine,
And stars at midnight languish;
When Gabriel's trump shall sound aloud,
To call the slumbering nations,
Then, Christians, we shall see our God
The God of our salvation. Languages: English Tune Title: THE MIDNIGHT CRY
When the midnight cry began
Bathed in Glorious Light
Author: John C. Ylvisaker Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #121 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 First Line: Saint Stephen was commissioned Refrain First Line: He raised his eyes to heaven Topics: All Saints Day; Biblical Names and Places Stephen; Enemies and Persecution; Ministry and Service; Missions and Witness Scripture: Acts 6, 7 Languages: English Tune Title: MITT HJERTE ALLTID VANKER
Bathed in Glorious Light
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #207 (2024) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 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:
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 doubt and fear;
Tho' by the path He leadeth
But one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
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;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 7 Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: SPARROW
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
John Ylvisaker
1937 - 2017 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Author of "Bathed In Glorious Light"
John Ylvisaker
Chas. H. Gabriel
1856 - 1932 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Composer of "HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW" in The New Christian Hymnal Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree
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For the first seventeen years of his life Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (b. Wilton, IA, 1856; d. Los Angeles, CA, 1932) lived on an Iowa farm, where friends and neighbors often gathered to sing. Gabriel accompanied them on the family reed organ he had taught himself to play. At the age of sixteen he began teaching singing in schools (following in his father's footsteps) and soon was acclaimed as a fine teacher and composer. He moved to California in 1887 and served as Sunday school music director at the Grace Methodist Church in San Francisco. After moving to Chicago in 1892, Gabriel edited numerous collections of anthems, cantatas, and a large number of songbooks for the Homer Rodeheaver, Hope, and E. O. Excell publishing companies. He composed hundreds of tunes and texts, at times using pseudonyms such as Charlotte G. Homer. The total number of his compositions is estimated at about seven thousand. Gabriel's gospel songs became widely circulated through the Billy Sunday-Homer Rodeheaver urban crusades.
Bert Polman
Chas. H. Gabriel
Civilla D. Martin
1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 Author of "Why Should I Feel Discouraged" in The New Christian Hymnal 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.
Civilla D. Martin
