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My Father Watches Over Me
Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 43 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: I trust in God wherever I may be Refrain First Line: I trust in God, I know He cares for me
My Father Watches Over Me
[I trust in God wherever I may be]
Appears in 33 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932); J. Jefferson Cleveland (1937-1988); Verolga Nix (b. 1933) Hymnal Title: Lift Every Voice and Sing II Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 56535 17212 34576 Used With Text: My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
[I trust in God wherever I may be]
I Trust in God
Author: Rev. W. C. Martin Hymnal: A. M. E. C. Hymnal #502 (1954) Hymnal Title: A. M. E. C. Hymnal First Line: I trust in God wherever I may be Languages: English Tune Title: [I trust in God wherever I may be]
I Trust in God
My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #144 (2001) Meter: 10.10.8.10 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: I trust in God wherever I may be Refrain First Line: My heav'nly Father watches over me Lyrics: 1 I trust in God wherever I may be,
Upon the land or on the rolling sea;
For come what may from day to day,
My heav'nly Father watches over me.
Refrain:
I trust in God, I know He cares for me;
On mountain bleak or on the stormy sea;
Though billows roll, He keeps my soul,
My heav'nly Father watches over me.
2 he makes the rose an object of His care,
He guides the eagle through the pathless air;
And surely He remembers me,
My heav'nly Father watches over me. [Refrain]
3 I trust in God, for, in the lion's den,
On battlefield,or in the prison pen;
Through praise or blame, through flood or flame,
My heav'nly Father watches over me. [Refrain]
4 The valley may be dark, the shadows deep,
But oh, the shepherd guards His lonely sheep;
And through the gloom, He'll lead me home,
My heav'nly Father watches over me. [Refrain] Topics: God's Hand in Nature Scripture: Psalm 145:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVENLY FATHER
My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
I Trust In God
Author: W. C. Martin Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #453 (2011) Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: I trust in God wherever I may be Refrain First Line: I trust in God, I know He cares for me Lyrics: 1 I trust in God wherever I may be
Upon the land or on the rolling sea.
For come what may,
From day to day,
My heavenly Father watches over me.
Refrain:
I trust in God, I know He cares for me
On mountain bleak or on the stormy sea:
Though billows roll, He keeps my soul,
My heavenly Father watches over me.
2 He makes the rose an object of His care,
He guides the eagle through the pathless air.
And surely He
Remembers me,
My heavenly Father watches over me. [Refrain]
3 I trust in God, for, in the lion's den,
On battlefield, or in the prison pen,
Through praise or blame,
Through flood or flame,
My heavenly Father watches over me. [Refrain]
4 The valley may be dark, the shadows deep,
But O, the Shepherd guards His lonely sheep:
And through the gloom,
He'll lead me home,
My heavenly Father watches over me. [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: I TRUST IN GOD
I Trust In God
J. Jefferson Cleveland
1937 - 1986 Person Name: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-1988 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Arranger of "HEAVENLY FATHER" in African American Heritage Hymnal Judge Jefferson Cleveland (1937-1986) was one of the most important scholars and editors of African-American congregational song of the 20th century. Along with Verogla Nix, he edited what is arguably the most groundbreaking collection of African-American song in the last half of the 20th century, Songs of Zion (1981/1982).
Lutheran hymnologist Marilyn Stulken provides a biographical sketch of Cleveland’s life and accomplishments. Born in Georgia, Cleveland graduated from Clark College (Atlanta), Illinois Wesleyan University and received his doctorate in education from Boston University.
He served on the faculty of three historically black Christian colleges: Claflin College (South Carolina), Langston University (Oklahoma), and Jarvis Christian College (Texas), before teaching at the University of Massachusetts and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Cleveland’s musical arrangements, historical research and scholarship on the performance practice of African-American song have proven invaluable for the advancement of black gospel song, not only among African Americans, but also in Anglo hymnals to the present day. For example, Cleveland’s essay, “A Historical Account of the Hymn in the Black Worship Experience,” in Songs of Zion is a helpful introduction for laypersons and scholars alike.
In addition to serving as a hymnody consultant for the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, he toured the United States and Africa in 1981 and Europe in 1984 as a teacher, lecturer and performer.
--www.umportal.org/
J. Jefferson Cleveland
Verolga Nix
1933 - 2014 Person Name: Verolga Nix-Allen, b. 1933 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Arranger of "HEAVENLY FATHER" in African American Heritage Hymnal Verolga Nix (Apr. 6, 1933-Dec. 9, 2014) Born in Cleveland, Verolga moved with her family at an early age to Philadelphia. She studied for two years at New England Conservatory of Music and then earned a music degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1955. She was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Bennett College in 2000. After retiring from twenty years as a full-time music teacher in Philadelphia public schools she served as minister of music at several churches in Philadelphia, trained and conducted many choirs and served as a seminar leader nationwide. She was a member of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), National Association of Negro Musicians and the Hymn Society in U.S. and Canada. In 1980 the United Methodist Church asked her to co-edit with J. Jefferson Cleveland the supplemental hymnal Songs of Zion. She published nearly 200 original songs an arrangements.
(further details in The Philadelphia Tribune, Dec.19, 2014 obituary).
Mary Louise VanDyke
Verolga Nix
Civilla D. Martin
1866 - 1948 Person Name: Rev. W. C. Martin Hymnal Title: Favorites Number 2 Author of "My Father Watches Over Me" in Favorites Number 2 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
