His Eye is on the Sparrow by Ethel Waters with Charles Samuels. Doubleday, 1951. Illustrated end papers. 278 pages. Original price $3.50.
From ChatGPT: "Ethel Waters, known for her soulful and expressive voice, recorded "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" in 1951. The song was written by Civilla D. Martin and composed by Charles H. Gabriel in 1905. It became one of Waters' signature songs, showcasing her ability to convey raw emotion and touch the hearts of listeners."