'Twill Not Be Long

Author: Civilla D. Martin

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 initia… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: 'Twill not be long, the burdens now we carry
Title: 'Twill Not Be Long
Author: Civilla D. Martin (1930)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Twill not be long, each day brings glory nearer
Copyright: © 1930, by Robert H. Coleman

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Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

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Precious Hymns #93

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Service Songs #4

The American Hymnal #472

World Revival Hymns #d118

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