Martha Jane Gard

Like Cheri, I remember Martha much the same way. Kind and loving, beautiful voice, and pretty. Always liked hearing her sing. I remember her especially as my Sunday School teacher. Having us come to her beautiful home for a sleepover. The best thing, though, was her example to us as a humble and obedient Christian woman, who also impressed on me the love for God's Word and the importance of memorizing it. I have thought of her often through the years and look forward to hearing her sing again.

It´s been many years since I´ve seen Martha, but as a high school student, I loved it when Martha would often sing in the Sunday evening service at CBC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Through the years, whenever "He Giveth More Grace" has been sung, my mind has always been drawn back to Martha , with her clear, melodious voice introducing us to that song. What a sweet spirit she had. Now, once again this article contains the words of another favorite of mine. I can just picture her in heaven singing...