<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>
who wrote his eye is on the sparrow
who wrote his eye is on the sparrow
lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel
lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel