<P> `` His Eye Is on the Sparrow '' is a Gospel hymn . The song was written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel . It is most associated with actress - singer Ethel Waters who used the title for her autobiography . Mahalia Jackson 's recording of the song was honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2010 . </P>
<P> `` His Eye Is on the Sparrow '' is a Gospel hymn . The song was written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel . It is most associated with actress - singer Ethel Waters who used the title for her autobiography . Mahalia Jackson 's recording of the song was honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2010 . </P>
when was his eye is on the sparrow written
when was his eye is on the sparrow written
1905
1905