In 1905, Civilla Martin asked a bedridden friend how she stayed so at peace. The answer became a hymn: His eye is on the sparrow.
The design pairs that century-old line with the verse behind it — Matthew 10:29, where Jesus points at the smallest bird and says not one falls without your Father. The warm terracotta sparrow line art keeps it gentle: if He watches sparrows, He hasn't lost sight of you.
The details:
- Soft, true-to-size ringspun cotton (Gildan 64000) · relaxed unisex fit — size up if you like room
- Warm terracotta sparrow line art, made for light, earthy colors
- Printed to last through the wash
- Best on natural, sand, sport grey, light blue, white · sizes XS–5XL
- Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, no bleach
A tender gift for grief, illness, or an anxious season — and a natural fit for the birdwatcher who already knows every sparrow by song.
Frequently asked
What does "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" mean?
It's the promise Jesus made in Matthew 10:29 — not one sparrow falls without the Father knowing, and you matter more than many sparrows. If God tracks the smallest bird, He hasn't lost sight of you. The sparrow line art keeps that assurance close.
Is "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" from a hymn?
Yes — Civilla Martin wrote the hymn in 1905 after a bedridden friend explained her peace in one line: His eye is on the sparrow. It's been sung for over a century and is public domain. The design pairs the phrase with Matthew 10:29, the verse behind it.
Is His Eye Is on the Sparrow a good gift for someone who is grieving?
Yes. The hymn began with a bedridden woman explaining her peace in one line, so comfort is built into it. Matthew 10:29 says not one sparrow falls without your Father, and the gentle terracotta sparrow line art carries that assurance without a lecture. It suits grief and anxious seasons, and the birdwatcher in your life will love it for a simpler reason.
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