Here’s a little Sunday inspiration and printable from one of my favorite hymns – His Eye is on the Sparrow.
Dear friends. It’s been quite a week! I’ve found myself feeling anxious with everything that is happening. But, I am so glad that I have a Savior who cares for me and my anxieties. And, he cares for you too. Trust Him. I wanted to share the hymn that has been singing along in my head this week – His Eye is on the Sparrow.
The Story Behind the Hymn
This song was written by Civilla D. Martin in 1905. Civilla was married to Dr. William Martin, a evangelist. While in Elmira, New York, in the spring of 1905, they couple becam friends with Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle. Mr. Doolittle had been bedridden for 20 years and her husband was crippled in a wheelchair.
Civilla wrote: “Despite their afflictions, they lived happy Christian lives, bringing inspiration and comfort to all who knew them. One day, while we were visiting the Doolittles, my husband commented on their bright hopefulness and asked them for the secret of it. Mrs. Doolittle’s reply was simple: ‘His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me.’ The beauty of this simple expression of boundless faith gripped the hearts and fired the imagination of Dr. Martin and me. The song ‘His Eye is on the Sparrow’ was the outcome of that experience.”
His Eye is on the Sparrow
“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.”
Chorus:
“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.”
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:31
Fear not – God is in control! Have a safe week my friends. And, will continue to share here, and I hope my posts will provide some distraction from all that is happening in our world today. On Wednesday, I’ll be sharing my Spring Home Tour. There have been a lot of changes since I last shared some of these spaces, so I hope you’ll stop by on Wednesday to see what I’ve been up to. And, you can download and print the image above from this page because want it to be accessible for everyone who stops by! But, I do have another printable featuring His Eye is on the Sparrow lyrics available in my Free Printable Library.
Thank you so much. With everything going on in the world, we need to remember God is watching over us.
I know this song well. Never heard it until I was almost 50, in spite, of an active involved Methodist upbring. It is a beauty!
Thank you for this beautiful Peace giving story, It truly is a reminder of His Grace and Love!
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your printables. I am on the decorating committee at a very small church and am always looking for ways to keep things fresh. I’ve purchased several 8 1/2 x 11 clear acrylic frames and am framing your printables as points of inspiration and encouragement throughout the building. You are truly a blessing!
Ahhhh – you really have just made my day!!! Thanks so much!!!
Hi Doreen! Love the print and to remember Who is “in control” is important! Can we get the print in color like the one you had in your blog… I love the green colors!
Hi, Carolyn. The color print can be downloaded (drag and drop) directly onto your desktop computer or laptop. Or, by phone by holding on the image with your finger to save.
I love the hymn and your print is beautiful.
I want to share encouraging words from my friend’s little 4 yr old grandson…riding down the road together and a storm was approaching. She told him they should start praying for safety. Without missing a beat, he said “don’t worry God’s Got This”.
From the words of that little boy two churches have had bracelets made that read “GOD’S GOT THIS”….we passed ours out today in church. What a blessing!
Thank you! I Love this post & the print you made for us. I have the perfect place for it in our home. May God bless you & yours!
Thank you for this printable. I plan to display it in our home. Yes, God is in control. He always has been and always will be.
Thank you for a blessing this Sunday. They can take the Christians out of the church but they can’t take Christ out of us. Do not fear….
This was so welcome today, Doreen; you knew we were all a bit fearful of this current challenge and needing that reminder that God is always with us and looking after us. Thank you for your uplifting post.
Doreen,
Thank you for sharing. I’ve been involved in church music all my life and love the older hymns; the . message never gets old. I think God has a way of getting our attention. How many people have prayed since the pandemic began.. May we all keep our prayer life strong and pray for our leaders and pray for each other. God bless and He is in control!
What a great thing to share! I love this!
Beautiful message and beautiful blog! I just chose this song to sing this week at a women’s luncheon and shared the story, the verse from Matt. And Psalm 91 (which my son and I have been memorizing together. The only thing we CAN do is trust our steadfast and faithful Lord! Thanks for the lovely printable. I’m printing and framing now.
The first time I heard this hymn was when my husband was requested to sing this hymn for a funeral. It is such a great message of Our Heavenly Father’s presence always. Thank you for the beautiful print. Your messages always uplift my spirit. Blessings.
Thank you so much!