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Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: How oft I prayed for power Refrain First Line: But now He uses me Lyrics: 1 How oft I prayed for power, And tarried by the way; I wanted some great blessing To use each busy day. Refrain: But now He uses me, Praise God, He uses me; The blessèd Holy Spirit Uses me, even me; But now He uses me, Praise God, He uses me; The blessèd Holy Spirit uses me. 2 I did not get the blessing Until the Blesser came; Nor was I fit for service Till filled with love’s warm flame. [Refrain] 3 Today my richest blessing Is doing His sweet word; My highest joy each moment Is to be used of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [How oft I prayed for power] Text Sources: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Combined) by J. Lincoln Hall, C. Austin Miles and C. Harold Lowden (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack, 1909)

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[How oft I prayed for power]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Incipit: 51712 35121 23111 Used With Text: Now He Uses Me

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Now He Uses Me

Author: Civilla Durfee Holden Martin Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11563 First Line: How oft I prayed for power Refrain First Line: But now He uses me Lyrics: 1 How oft I prayed for power, And tarried by the way; I wanted some great blessing To use each busy day. Refrain: But now He uses me, Praise God, He uses me; The blessèd Holy Spirit Uses me, even me; But now He uses me, Praise God, He uses me; The blessèd Holy Spirit uses me. 2 I did not get the blessing Until the Blesser came; Nor was I fit for service Till filled with love’s warm flame. [Refrain] 3 Today my richest blessing Is doing His sweet word; My highest joy each moment Is to be used of God. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [How oft I prayed for power]

Now He Uses Me

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #95 (1908) First Line: How oft I prayed for power Refrain First Line: But now he uses me Topics: Consecration; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: [How oft I prayed for power]

Now He Uses Me

Author: C. D. Martin Hymnal: Redemption Songs #689 (1937) First Line: How oft I prayed for power Refrain First Line: But now He uses me Topics: Special Solos Languages: English Tune Title: [How oft I prayed for power]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "Now He Uses Me" in New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) 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.

W. Stillman Martin

1862 - 1935 Composer of "[How oft I prayed for power]" in New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) Born: March 8, 1862, Rowley, Massachusetts. Died: December 16, 1935, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried: Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. Husband of hymnist Civilla Martin, Stillman attended Harvard University and was ordained a Baptist minister, though he later switched to the Disciples of Christ denomination. In 1916, he became a professor of Bible studies at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. Three years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. It was from there he went all over America to run Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings. Sources: Hustad, p. 282 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_ws.htm