Great Is Thy Faithfulness
2nd Chapter Of Acts Lyrics
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There is no shadow of turning with thee
Thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be
And great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Great is thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love
And great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Pardon for sin and peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
And great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
The writer of the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness" draws attention to the faithfulness and unchanging nature of God in the lyrics. This is apparent in the opening lines which state "Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father, there is no shadow of turning with thee." God is understood as constant, unchanging, and reliable. The writer goes further to describe God as the source of all the good things that he has experienced in his life. The writer notes that God's compassion never fails, and that every new morning he sees a new mercy from God. The writer recognizes that everything he has ever needed, God has provided for him.
The writer also recognizes the role that nature plays in giving witness to God's faithfulness. The sun, moon, and stars are seen to move in their courses without error which is a symbol of the consistency of God. The presence of nature itself, with all its beauty and wonder, speaks to the consistency and unchanging nature of God. The writer concludes the hymn by noting that God's faithfulness is everlasting, and that there is nothing the writer needs that God cannot provide. God brings forgiveness, peace, joy, guidance, strength, and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father
Oh God my father, your faithfulness is enormous and unparalleled
There is no shadow of turning with thee
You are constant, without any variation or inconsistency
Thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not
You are unchanging and your compassion never diminishes
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be
Your character and nature will always remain the same
And great is thy faithfulness
Your faithfulness is truly great
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Every day, there are new evidences of your loving kindness and grace
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
You have always provided for my every need
Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Your faithfulness is great towards me, oh Lord
Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
In every season - whether hot, cold, wet or dry
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
The celestial bodies above us
Join with all nature in manifold witness
All of nature testifies to your faithfulness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love
Your love, mercy, and faithfulness are immense
Pardon for sin and peace that endureth
You offer forgiveness for sins and lasting peace
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Your presence brings joy and guidance
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
You provide the strength I need for today and hope for the future
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
You have blessed me greatly beyond measure
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christine Malloy
Have loved them since the 70's, no one has a voice like Matthew Ward. The harmony is so beautiful.
David Alley
A small piece of heaven on earth...
I still love 2nd Chapter of Acts...
Harry Harris
just stunning vocals on a stunning set of words.
Silvia de Ferrer
Thank you so much for posting all this hymns. They are a blessing. My soul love them
KD Mengel
My absolute favorite arrangement/version of this song! Even better live... Thank you Father for that joy and priviledge!
Sallys Fields
I LOVE 2nd Chapter of Acts...so moving, so touching, so blessed to hear it!!!!
Imjong Longkumer
One of the best hymnal singers/band.
j a
O God , my Father
PreachersD2R
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