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The Old Account was Settled
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: O how dark the way before me Refrain First Line: O the old account was settled long ago Lyrics: 1 O how dark the way before me,
And how heavy was my load,
How I dreaded coming judgment,
How I feared the wrath of God;
Since I heard the old, old story,
I am happy, for I know
That the old account was settled long ago.
Refrain:
O the old account was settled long ago ,
When he died, when he died;
And the blood that brought redemption came, I know,
From his side, from his side.
2 Long my weary heart was trying
To make peace with God in heav’n,
Knowing not that peace and pardon
Would to me be freely giv’n;
Then I heard how Jesus suffered,
How his blood could make like snow,
How the old account was settled long ago. [Refrain]
3 I’m rejoicing in salvation,
Jesus’ blood my only plea,
All the past has been forgiven,
From all sin, praise God, I’m free!
This sweet story of redemption
I would tell to all below,
How the old account was settled long ago. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O how dark the way before me]
The Old Account was Settled
[O how dark the way before me]
Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Used With Text: The Old Account was Settled
[O how dark the way before me]
The Old Account was Settled
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 #38 (1907) First Line: O how dark the way before me Refrain First Line: O the old account was settled long ago Lyrics: 1 O how dark the way before me,
And how heavy was my load,
How I dreaded coming judgment,
How I feared the wrath of God;
Since I heard the old, old story,
I am happy, for I know
That the old account was settled long ago.
Refrain:
O the old account was settled long ago ,
When he died, when he died;
And the blood that brought redemption came, I know,
From his side, from his side.
2 Long my weary heart was trying
To make peace with God in heav’n,
Knowing not that peace and pardon
Would to me be freely giv’n;
Then I heard how Jesus suffered,
How his blood could make like snow,
How the old account was settled long ago. [Refrain]
3 I’m rejoicing in salvation,
Jesus’ blood my only plea,
All the past has been forgiven,
From all sin, praise God, I’m free!
This sweet story of redemption
I would tell to all below,
How the old account was settled long ago. [Refrain] Tune Title: [O how dark the way before me]
The Old Account was Settled
The Old Account was Settled
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 #99 (1918) First Line: O how dark the way before me Refrain First Line: O the old account was settled long ago Languages: English Tune Title: [O how dark the way before me]
The Old Account was Settled
The Old Account was Settled
Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #235 (1908) First Line: O how dark the way before me Refrain First Line: O the old account was settled long ago Topics: Praise; Redemption; Solos Languages: English Tune Title: [O how dark the way before me]
The Old Account was Settled
Civilla D. Martin
1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "The Old Account was Settled" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 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 Composer of "[O how dark the way before me]" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 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
