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[From glory's height He came down to save]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin Incipit: 34555 35111 57654

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So Great Was His Love for Me

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: From glory's height he came down to save Refrain First Line: My heart believed, and my faith received Lyrics: 1 From glory’s height he came down to save, So great was his love for me; Upon the cross his dear life he gave, So great was his love for me. Refrain: My heart believed, and my faith received, The gift of his love so free; He bore the cross, its pain and loss, So great was his love for me, So great was his love for me. 2 In him is strength for my deepest need, So great is his love for me; Upon him daily my soul doth feed, So great is his love for me. [Refrain] 3 He’s now preparing for me a place, So great is his love for me; The mansion fair is the gift of grace, So great is his love for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [From glory's height he came down to save]

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So Great Was His Love for Me

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 #51 (1907) First Line: From glory's height he came down to save Refrain First Line: My heart believed, and my faith received Lyrics: 1 From glory’s height he came down to save, So great was his love for me; Upon the cross his dear life he gave, So great was his love for me. Refrain: My heart believed, and my faith received, The gift of his love so free; He bore the cross, its pain and loss, So great was his love for me, So great was his love for me. 2 In him is strength for my deepest need, So great is his love for me; Upon him daily my soul doth feed, So great is his love for me. [Refrain] 3 He’s now preparing for me a place, So great is his love for me; The mansion fair is the gift of grace, So great is his love for me. [Refrain] Tune Title: [From glory's height he came down to save]
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So Great Was His Love for Me

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #252 (1908) First Line: From glory's height he came down to save Refrain First Line: My heart believed, and my faith received Topics: Cross, Crown; Love Languages: English Tune Title: [From glory's height he came down to save]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "So Great Was His Love for Me" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 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 "[From glory's height he came down to save]" in New Songs of the Gospel No. 3 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
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