His Eye Is on the Sparrow: The Story of Civilia Martin

Church History

In this episode, we explore the life of Civilia Martin, a hymn writer whose words have comforted and inspired countless people. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1866, Civilia traveled across America with her husband, evangelist Walter Martin, singing and writing music for their ministry. In 1904, after visiting a sick friend who found peace by trusting in God's care, Civilia was inspired to write the poem "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." The poem, later set to music by composer Charles Gabriel, became a beloved hymn across North America. Join us as we delve into the story behind this timeless hymn and the faith that resonates with believers today. My Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these from the same period: The Start of the YMCA and the Early Life of D.L. Moody https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34685328/the-start-of-the-ymca-and-the-early-life-of-d-l-moody Billy Sunday: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34817272/billy-sunday-the-baseball-preacher Sunday School: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34670598/sunday-school-the-movement-that-shaped-the-education-of-the-church