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Like As a Father
Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 6 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: Like as a father, this is our song Refrain First Line: Never a moment but He is near
Like As a Father
["Like as a father," this is our song]
Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Hymnal Title: Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 2 Incipit: 33333 33344 44444 Used With Text: Like as a Father
["Like as a father," this is our song]
Like As a Father
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #192 (1918) Hymnal Title: Gospel Melodies First Line: "Like as a father," this is our song Refrain First Line: Never a moment but He is near Topics: Faith Languages: English Tune Title: ["Like as a father," this is our song]
Like As a Father
Like as a Father
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 2 #16 (1948) Hymnal Title: Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 2 First Line: "Like as a father," this is our song Refrain First Line: Never a moment but He is near Lyrics: 1 “Like as a father,” this is our song;
“Like as a father,” so tender and strong.
Full of compassion, God on His throne,
“Like as a father,” pities His own.
Chorus:
Never a moment but He is near;
Never a heart-cry but He will hear.
Matchless in goodness, God on His throne,
“Like as a father,” cares for His own.
2 “Like as a father,” strong in His arm.
He will protect all His children from harm;
Shield them from danger, keep them each hour,
Matchless in goodness, boundless in pow’r. [Chorus]
3 “Like as a father,” guiding in love.
On thro’ the world-maze to glory above.
Never a moment are we alone.
He, like a father, cares for His own. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: ["Like as a father," this is our song]
Like as a Father
Like As a Father
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Songs of Praise and Service #54 (1912) Hymnal Title: Songs of Praise and Service First Line: "Like as a father," this is our song Refrain First Line: Never a moment but He is near Languages: English Tune Title: ["Like as a father," this is our song]
Like As a Father
Civilla D. Martin
1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal Title: Gospel Melodies Author of "Like As a Father" in Gospel Melodies 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.
Civilla D. Martin
W. Stillman Martin
1862 - 1935 Hymnal Title: Gospel Melodies Composer of "["Like as a father," this is our song]" in Gospel Melodies Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts.
Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia.
Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings.
Sources:
Hustad, p. 282
http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm
W. Stillman Martin
