I love to read about the life and times
of the hymn writers. In 1904, in Lestershire, NY, the Rev. W. Stillman Martin,
a well-known Baptist evangelist, was invited to preach at a church some distance
from the Bible school. That Sunday morning, Mrs. Martin suddenly fell ill and
was confined to her bed, making it impossible for her to accompany her husband
to his preaching engagement. Mr. Martin seriously considered canceling his
speaking assignment, because he would have to be away for a considerably long
time. However, their young
son spoke up and said, "Father, don't you think that if God wants you to preach
today, He will take care of Mother while you are away?" Agreeing, Mr. Martin
kept his preaching appointment, and the service proved to be unusually blessed
by God, with several people professing Christ as Savior.
Returning later that evening, Mr.
Martin found his wife greatly improved in health. In fact, while he was gone she
had been engaged in preparing a new hymn text, inspired by the chance remark of
their young son earlier that day. That same evening, Stillman Martin composed
the music for his wife's words just as they still are sung today.
Be not dismayed whate'er
betide,
God will take care of you
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
A year later, with
help from friends, Mrs. Martin also wrote "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." The God
of Scripture is a caring and gracious God. He is a God who loves us with a love that never fails. He is a
God who loves us and is committed to His Word. He is a God who loves us and is
faithful beyond comprehension. His is a loyal love that is forever committed
and forever unfailing.
In
Christ,
Brown.
Psalm
4:8
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