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[See! the conqering Hero comes]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. Stillman Martin

The Conquering Hero Comes

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: See! the conq'ring Hero comes Refrain First Line: He comes, the Son of God Used With Tune: [See! the conq'ring Hero comes]

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Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Sunday School Voices, No.2 #57 (1913) First Line: See! the conq'ring Hero comes Refrain First Line: He comes, the Son of God Lyrics: 1 See! the conq’ring Hero comes, Not with noise of fife and drums; Comes to rule each heart with love, As he rules the host above. Chorus: He comes, the Son of God; He gives the world his blood; He comes to be our Lord; The conq’ring Her comes. 2 Comes to fill the world with light; Comes to give the blind their sight; Comes to set the captive free; Comes to reign eternally. [Chorus] 3 Comes to live with men of sin; Comes with pow’r the right to win; He’s the only way to God; He is Savior, he is Lord. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [See! the conq'ring Hero comes]

The Conquering Hero Comes

Author: Mrs. C. D. Martin Hymnal: Gospel Songs for Men #3 (1914) First Line: See! the conq'ring Hero comes Refrain First Line: He comes, the Son of God Languages: English Tune Title: [See! the conq'ring Hero comes]

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Civilla D. Martin

1866 - 1948 Person Name: Mrs. C. D. Martin Author of "The Conquering Hero Comes" in Sunday School Voices, No.2 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 "[See! the conq'ring Hero comes]" in Sunday School Voices, No.2 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