His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me. Written by Civilla D. Martin and composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The inspiration to write the song came to Civilla, when she and her husband were visiting their friends the Doolittles and Mrs. Doolittle commented on their bright hopeful lives even though she had been bedridden for 20 years and her husband propelled himself to and from work in a wheelchair. Her simple reply was sweet and oh so perfect, "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."
This song has been a comfort to so many, it will always hold a special place in my heart as it reminds me of my Grandparents, LeRoy & Marian Gardner. Also a dear old neighbor, who was truly like another Grandmother to me, Francy Fults.
What are some of your favorite hymns? Click on the link below and listen to the girls group sing, "His Eye is on the Sparrow" and comment a few of your favorites below!
photo courtesy of Joshua Haveman
photo courtesy of Joshua Haveman
