Each podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs.
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)
Words: Civilia Durfee Martin (1905)
Music: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
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.
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender words I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fear;
Though by the path He leadeth, still 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.
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m 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.
LISTEN TO “HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW” BY DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: https://derekcharlesjohnson.hearnow.com/hymns-vol-1
