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Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: A wonderful time is just ahead Refrain First Line: A wonderful time for you Lyrics: 1 A wonderful time is just ahead, The Lord whom we love and own Will open the gates of glory land Revealing His glory throne. Refrain: A wonderful time for you, A wonderful time for me, If we are prepared To meet Jesus the King, A wonderful time ’twill be. 2 A wonderful time is just ahead, Our conflicts and trials passed; Our wilderness journey at an end, Safe home every one at last. [Refrain] 3 A wonderful time is just ahead, The groans of creation cease; And all that is held in bondage now The Lord will that day release. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A wonderful time is just ahead]

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[A wonderful time is just ahead]

Appears in 10 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Pledger B. Jones Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 31115 61611 33311 Used With Text: A Wonderful Time

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A Wonderful Time

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Soul Inspiring Songs #54 (1929) First Line: A wonderful time is just ahead Refrain First Line: A wonderful time for you Lyrics: 1 A wonderful time is just ahead, The Lord whom we love and own Will open the gates of glory-land, Revealing His glory throne. Refrain: A wonderful time for you, A wonderful time for me, If we are prepared to meet Jesus the King, A wonderful time ‘twill be. 2 A wonderful time is just ahead, Our conflicts and trials passed; Our wilderness journey at an end, Safe home ev’ry one at last. [Refrain] 3 A wonderful time is just ahead, The groans of creation cease; And all that is held in bondage now, The Lord will that day release. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A wonderful time is just ahead]

A Wonderful Time

Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12486 First Line: A wonderful time is just ahead Refrain First Line: A wonderful time for you Lyrics: 1 A wonderful time is just ahead, The Lord whom we love and own Will open the gates of glory land Revealing His glory throne. Refrain: A wonderful time for you, A wonderful time for me, If we are prepared To meet Jesus the King, A wonderful time ’twill be. 2 A wonderful time is just ahead, Our conflicts and trials passed; Our wilderness journey at an end, Safe home every one at last. [Refrain] 3 A wonderful time is just ahead, The groans of creation cease; And all that is held in bondage now The Lord will that day release. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A wonderful time is just ahead]

A Wonderful Time

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Universal Songs and Hymns #3 (1949) First Line: A wonderful time is just ahead Refrain First Line: A wonderful time for you Languages: English Tune Title: [A wonderful time is just ahead]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "A Wonderful Time" in Soul Inspiring Songs 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.