Hymn & History
Deuteronomy 31:8b

“God Will Take Care of You”

By Civilla Durfee Martin, 1904

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Lyrics of Hymn

“GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU”

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.


Refrain:
God will take care of you,
Through ev’ry day,
O’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart does fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.

[Refrain]

All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.

[Refrain]

No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.

[Refrain]

Author of Hymn

CIVILLA DURFEE MARTIN

Born August 21, 1866 in Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died March 9, 1948 (age 81) in Atlanta, Georgia

After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. 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).

She is reported 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.

History of Hymn

THE HISTORY ~ “GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU” 

“God Will Take Care of You” was written in 1904. Mr. Martin had accepted an invitation to preach at a church a few hours away from their home. When Civilla became ill that Sunday morning, he thought he should cancel the engagement but their young son spoke up, “Father, don’t you think that if God wants you to preach today, He will take care of Mother while you’re away?” Because of his son’s question, Mr. Martin kept his appointment to preach at the church. When he returned that night, Civilla was feeling better. Inspired by their son’s words, she had written this hymn.

Later that evening, Mr. Martin composed the music for his wife’s text, “God will take care of you”. This is a lesson we all need to learn!

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