his eye is on the sparrow
A beautifully sung and stirring rendition of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" (a hymn based on the verse behind not one sparrow's name, Luke 12:6, or its close parallel in Matthew 10:29), from Tanya Blount and Lauryn Hill:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me ...
You can read the full lyrics and the touching inspiration behind the hymn at Cyber Hymnal. Our friend Susan Millard-Schwarz, a gifted classical singer, has a beautiful rendition of her own, part of her Songs of Spirit collection. And you might also appreciate Ethel Waters' live performace as part of a 1975 Billy Graham crusade in Jackson, Mississippi.
(Blount & Hill version from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit soundtrack (Hollywood Records '93); photo copyright 123rf.com)
June 12, 2010
Reader Comments (6)
Beautiful!
I agree, Denise! - Ben
very nice. lauryn hill is the shizz. i forgot how much i loved her voice.
I must have heard this song years ago as well when I watched the film, and forgot how beautiful it was as well, Leanna - Ben
Wow. What a powerful rendition of this song! Thanks so much, Ben. I'll watch it over and over--and share it with a wonderful friend who needs God's special care right now. Thank you....
Thank you, mom, it's a moving rendition for sure - Ben