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His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Civilla D. Martin Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 106 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Why Should I Feel Discouraged (His Eye Is on the Sparrow)
Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1869-1948 Hymnal: This Far By Faith #252 (1999) First Line: Why should I 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’m happy)
I sing because I’m free, (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 leads me
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] Topics: Trust; Healing, Forgiveness Scripture: Matthew 6:25-39 Languages: English Tune Title: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
Why Should I Feel Discouraged (His Eye Is on the Sparrow)
Why Should I Feel Discouraged
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #312 (1929) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 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 Languages: English Tune Title: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
Why Should I Feel Discouraged
Why Should I Feel Discouraged (His Eye Is On the Sparrow)
Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1869-1948 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #435 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain First Line: Why should I 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 heaven 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 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. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; God Guidance; God Providence; Joy; Watchfulness Scripture: Matthew 10:29 Languages: English Tune Title: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
Why Should I Feel Discouraged (His Eye Is On the Sparrow)
Robert Clifton Welch
1916 - 2003 Person Name: R. C. Welch Arranger of "[Why should I feel discouraged]" in Abiding Hymns Preacher and author for the churches of Christ in several states, including his home state of Kentucky. Served as editor of Faith and Facts Quarterly and was also involved with The Gospel Guardian.
- Garrett Herndon, from findgrave.com, accessed Feb. 6, 2025
Robert Clifton Welch
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, Jr.
1892 - 1934 Person Name: C. H. G. Author of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" in Alexander's Hymns No. 2 Born: March 2, 1892, San Francisco, California.
Pseudonym: Jean Howard.
Gabriel was living with his parents in Cook County, Illinois, in 1910. He was still there in 1920 with his wife Ethel. In 1926, he was musical director and announcer for radio station KLX in Oakland, California. By 1930, he and his wife were in Los Angeles County, California.
The January 30, 1926 issue of Colliers magazine said of him:
"Gabe" has experienced all those changes which the Fates deem necessary to broaden one’s views. He has taught music in the Indianapolis [Indiana] and Northwestern Conservatories; edited mechanical and automobile magazines; traveled with Billy Sunday; been a newspaper reporter; rewrite man; music editor and book reviewer. In his spare time he has managed to produce eight hundred compositions which have been printed. He first became interested in radio when he was appointed director of WGN in Chicago [Illinois].
--www.hymntime.com/tch/
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, Jr.
Horace Clarence Boyer
1935 - 2009 Person Name: Horace Clarence Boyer, b. 1935 Arranger of "SPARROW" in African American Heritage Hymnal Horace Boyer (b. Winter Park, Flordia, July 28, 1935; d. Amherst, Massachusetts, July 21, 2009) was professor of music at the University of Massachussetts, Amhurst, editor of the African American hymnal Lift Every Voice and Sing, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, and author of How Sweet the Sound: The Golden Age of Gospel (Elliot & Clark, 1995).
Sing! A New Creation
Horace Clarence Boyer
