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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

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California

0 posted 2006-07-02 10:49 PM

Early in the spring of 1905, my husband and I were sojourning in Elmira, New York. We contracted a deep friendship for a couple by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle—true saints of God. Mrs. Doolittle had been bedridden for nigh twenty years. Her husband was an incurable cripple who had to propel himself to and from his business in a wheel chair. Despite their afflictions, they lived happy Christian lives, bringing inspiration and comfort to all who knew them. One day while we were visiting with 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 hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” was the outcome of that experience. http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Civilla Martin

                       (1866-1948)

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

                                        I never knew such sorrow,
                                        Sing praises to His name!
                                        Because He lives within me,
                                        I’m happy still the same.
                                        Happy, alive, and breathing,
                                        I cherish every day,
                                        Sing Glory Hallelujahs!
                                        Because Love came my way.
                                        I’m not the one to suffer,
                                        Free, I will always be,
                                        For Loving arms around me;
                                        His arms they carry me.
                                        Eye above enlightening
                                        Is all the sight I need;
                                        On each day, I’ve knelt and prayed,
                                        The Lord my soul has freed.
                                        Sparrow of God come take me
                                        And rise me up above;
                                        I want to fly where angels glide,
                                        Know Jesus and His Love.
                                        He who's my Coming Savior
                                        Watches me when I pray;
                                        Me, alone, till I go home
                                                           to be with Him someday.

                                        Lighthouse Bob

[This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (07-04-2006 12:06 PM).]

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

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Beneath the northern stars

1 posted 2006-07-02 11:45 PM

That was beautiful....just beautiful. It really touched me. Thank you for the bright faith and the story behind the song. This one's a keeper....

sky

I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying....
~Tim McGraw

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

2 posted 2006-07-03 04:03 PM

I'll say it's a keeper!  Your poem is a delight and it's the first time I've ever heard this story.

Thanks for sharing

   God bless

     Rae

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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3 posted 2006-07-04 02:34 AM

Thank you.Really enjoyed. martyjo

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2006-07-04 02:20 PM

This is printed and in my keeper book - how incredibly gifted you are as a poet who can share his word like no other Bob - excellent!

Here is a direct link for everyone so they can hear the hymn:

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/i/hiseyeis.htm

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

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5 posted 2006-07-04 06:48 PM

Bob...I've got to say this is a number one in my book hands down. Great write.
A

for sure...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

jody5
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since 2005-12-21

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California, U.S.A.

6 posted 2006-07-06 02:56 PM

Bob, I am in agreement with everyone else.
It was so inspiring.

Hugs Kimberly

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

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California

7 posted 2006-07-14 05:20 PM

Thank you Everyone for your kind commendations and your most encouraging replies.

God bless.

-Bob

lacydee
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since 2007-06-17

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Indiana

8 posted 2007-06-18 10:42 AM

This was so awesome. I love the way you used the words to the song. Wonderful wonderful!!! lacydee

as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

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California

9 posted 2007-06-18 11:20 AM

lacydee,

I'm so happy that you took the time to read this one. I knew I knew that you would like it!

God bless and thanks again.

-Bob

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