When my friend asked me to sing this song at her wedding, I must admit that I only knew parts I’d heard in Sister Act 2 many years ago! But I discovered a hidden gem in this beautiful hymn and a reaffirming in my soul that Jesus is my constant friend, who sets me free from care. I hope this can bless you. Please let me know if it does. I’m currently working on a couple of new worship songs I have written and hopefully will share them in the not too distant future! In the meantime you can find me on instagram/facebook/ website (Sarah Begaj Music)
Many blessings,
Sarah
Piano/vocals : Sarah Begaj – 2019
Video: Sarah and Ilir Begaj – 2019
Filmed along the Hayling Billy Line, Hayling Island
LYRICS
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heav’n and home
When Jesus is my portion
My constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
I sing because I’m happy
I sing because I’m free
For His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
Let not your heart be troubled
His tender word I hear
And resting on His goodness
I lose my doubts and fears
Tho’ by the path He leadeth
But one step I may see
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me
Whenever I am tempted
Whenever clouds arise
when song gives place to sighing
When hope within me dies
I draw the closer to Him
From care He sets me free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me