Does anybody know the origin, (or the meaning), of the phrase 'keep your eye on the sparrow?

thanks

Hi Medlo,
I've never heard that phrase. The only thing that comes to mind is the Bible verse that says "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's will." (Matthew 10:29)

There is a gospel song that goes:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

CB

welcome, medlo!

isn't that CSN&Y?

Welcome to you, medlo. I Googled the phrase--take your pick:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=keep+your+eye+on+the+sparrow&btnG=Google+Search

I thought this listing was a bit odd: "KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE SPARROW AND FREE ROBERT BLAKE"; but it made me half-remember a comparison between a hawk and a sparrow. Hmm--found another listing: "The Sparrow and the Hawk: Costa Rica and the United States". Can anybody fill in my memory gap?

isn't that CSN&Y?

I don't think so. They sang about a "ruby-throated sparrow" which I don't think exists, but maybe this is a job for Animal Safari!