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He is Coming, Surely Coming

Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: He may come in the early morning

[He may come in the early morning]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chas. M. Ackerman Incipit: 34555 55555 43111 Used With Text: He is Coming, Surely Coming

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Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #14701 First Line: He may come in the early morning Lyrics: 1 He may come in the early morning, He may come at the noontide hour; Our Redeemer is surely coming, Clothed with glory and matchless power. Refrain: He is coming, surely coming, Coming as He once ascended to the sky; O be ready for that time, For the glory, grand, sublime, For the coming of the Savior draweth nigh. 2 He may come when the shades of evening Mark the time of the setting sun; Are you ready to meet the Savior? Will He greet you with His “well done”? [Refrain] 3 Our Redeemer is surely coming, Not as Savior, the cross to bear; But as king of eternal ages; Are you ready to meet Him there? [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [He may come in the early morning]

He is Coming, Surely Coming

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Hymns of the Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ #14 (1911) First Line: He may come in the early morning Languages: English Tune Title: [He may come in the early morning]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Author of "He is Coming, Surely Coming" Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initials, "C.D." rather than her full name of that of her composer-husband. She is reputed to have written several hundred hymns and religious songs. Her first one, "God Will Take Care of You," written in 1904 became world-famous. Her husband wrote the music for this and many of her other hymns. "His Eye is on the Sparrow" written in 1906 and set to music by Charles H. Gabriel, has also received wide acclaim. In addition to the above, "Like As A Father," "A Welcome for Me," and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" are among her better-known hymns. Her husband and collaborator, W.S. Martin (1862-1935) preceded her in death. For the last 29 years of her life, she made her home in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was a member of the First Christian Church. Her funeral was held on March 10, 1948 at Spring Hill and the interment was in the West View Cemetery in Atlanta. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives and email from Rev. Lester M. Settle (Glenholme, Nova Scotia) to Mary Louise VanDyke 18 September 2008, DNAH Archives.