‘God Will Take Care of You’ is a beautiful and uplifting hymn that has been a source of comfort and inspiration for many Christians over the years. The story behind its creation is just as inspiring as the song itself.
Civilla Durfee Martin, a schoolteacher, and a gifted musician, often worked alongside her husband, Walter Stillman Martin, to compose gospel songs for revival meetings. The couple was spending some time at the Practical Bible Training School in Lestershire, New York, when Civilla became suddenly ill on a Sunday morning.
Her husband, a Baptist evangelist, who was scheduled to give a sermon at a church some distance away, thought about canceling his speaking engagement so that he could stay by her side. It was then that their young son spoke up, reminding them that if God wanted Mr. Martin to preach that day, he would take care of Mrs. Martin while her husband was away.
Inspired by her son’s words, Civilla wrote the lyrics to “God Will Take Care of You” that afternoon. When her husband returned, she shared the words with him, and he composed the music on his organ. The same evening, he and two of the teachers at the school sang the completed song, and it was included in a songbook that Martin and the school’s president were compiling.
1 Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath his wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you,
Through ev’ry day,
O’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
2 Through days of toil when heart does fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
3 All you may need he will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
4 No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon his breast,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
The lyrics of “God Will Take Care of You” are a testament to the faith and trust that we can have in God’s care and protection. It reminds us that no matter what challenges we may face, we can rely on God to see us through and provide for our needs. The hymn has brought comfort and hope to many people over the years, and its message is as relevant today as it ever was. So, whenever you feel down or lost, just remember these simple yet powerful words: “Be not dismayed whatever betide, God will take care of you.”
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