Out in the darkness one sheep is lost

Out in the darkness one sheep is lost

Author: Civilla D. Martin
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Civilla D. Martin

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 initia… Go to person page >

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First Line: Out in the darkness one sheep is lost
Author: Civilla D. Martin
Refrain First Line: Joy in the midst of the angels
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Junior Hymnal with Song Stories and Worship Programs #d70

The King's Praise ... a General Purpose Song Book #d154

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