I Know He Watches Me
by Debby Pueschel
Title
I Know He Watches Me
Artist
Debby Pueschel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
From the scripture Matthew 10:29-31, came the song, His Eye Is On the Sparrow. Made famous by Ethel Waters, who sang it at many Billy Graham Revivals, this song has a rich history. My Great Uncle and his wife, Haldor and Evangeline Lillenas, were Evangelists for the Church of the Nazarene. They would travel around the United States conducting services to preach the word of God to those who had no idea who or what God was. Uncle Haldor would write the songs, many which are still used throughout the Christian Church today.
Likewise, a woman by the name of Civilla Martin, travelled throughout the United States in the early 1900' with her husband, an evangelist.. She accompanied him and they worked together on most of the musical arrangements that were sung.
In 1904 Civilla was visiting an ill, bedridden friend. Although discouraged and sick, her friend remembered that God, her Heavenly Father, was watching over each little sparrow and would certianly watch after her. Matthew 10:29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
Mrs. Martin was a poet and thought this would be a perfect idea for a poem. She jotted down the idea and by the end of the day, had completed "His Eye is On The Sparrow".
The entire poem was sent to a well-known composer of that day, Charles Gabriel. His lovely music has carried it all around the world in small churches and great crusades.
Featured in these following amazing groups:
*CATHOLIC ART GALLERY 12-14-22
*CHRISTIAN THEME ARTWORK 12-10-22
*CHRISTIAN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY 12-10-22
*TEXT ART 12-8-22
*SHINING LIGHT 4-9-19
*Christian Prayer Praise and Worship 4-9-19
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April 8th, 2019
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Comments (52)
Renee Couture
I love your images with the accompanying verse, and especially this one with the history of the song!
Debby Pueschel replied:
Renee, thank you so much for your kind and compassionate comments! I appreciate them so much!
Debby Pueschel
Thank you to the buyer from Green Valley Arizona for your purchase of this greeting card. This was my grandmother's favorite song from scripture so it is in memory of her. Thank you again.
Roe Swartz
Hallelujah Beautifully shared. L/F Congratulations, Debby on your well deserved successes for this image.
Karen Adams
Such peace and joy this scripture brings! And your lovely image and presentation make it even better! . . . f/l