Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Discovery Singers 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.
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
Pardon for sin and a 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!
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,"
"Great is Thy faithfulness,"
"Great is Thy faithfulness," Lord, unto me!
"Great is Thy faithfulness,"
The lyrics of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" express the unchanging trustworthiness of God. The song begins by declaring the greatness of God's faithfulness, emphasizing that God never changes and that His compassion never fails. This provides the foundation for hope and trust in the goodness of God in the midst of life's difficulties. The refrain "Great is Thy Faithfulness" repeats throughout the song as a reassuring reminder of God's reliability.
The second verse describes the personal impact of God's faithfulness. The singer acknowledges that every day, God provides new mercies and provides for all their needs. The third verse shows how this faithfulness permeates every aspect of life, providing pardon for sin, lasting peace, and guidance. The bridge repeats the refrain three times, ending with a reminder that God's faithfulness endures forever.
Line by Line Meaning
"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,
I recognize and praise Your great faithfulness, Oh God who is my Father.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
You never change, and there is no hint of inconsistency in You.
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
You are constant and Your compassion never runs out.
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Just as You have always been, You will continue to be forevermore.
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
Your faithfulness is truly great, so much so that it needs to be repeated and celebrated.
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
Every morning I wake up and see new mercies which only come from You.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
Everything I have ever needed, You have provided with Your hand.
"Great is Thy faithfulness," Lord, unto me!
Lord, Your faithfulness is great towards me specifically.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
You offer forgiveness for sin as well as lasting peace.
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
You are always present and provide guidance and comfort.
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
You give me strength for today and a hopeful outlook for tomorrow.
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
I have an abundance of blessings, with countless more to come.
Writer(s): Thomas O Chisholm, William M. Runyan, Eric Allyn Schrotenboer
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mosschambwa4169
I lost my son a week ago. These songs have brought me closer to Jesus and given me hope. One day I will see him in the ressurection morning.
@tiffanychambers2218
Absolutely Inspiringly beautiful and wonderful compilation/selection of songs! I praise GOD for the Gospel in Song!!
@lindiweulaya1767
22:46 is my favourite
@richardchenette8420
Thank you. Absolutely beautiful. This singing lifts our souls in worship to the Lord
@saadamdikgale5387
Day by Day ❤ blesses my soul.
@beatricenyaguthii1475
i used to love the discovery singers since i was in primary school so inspiring.
@metiregaa1561
Literally the most stunning thing I have heard!!! Praise God
@allengoffy7021
Thank you. May God get all the Glory
@linamate3880
Meu coral acapella favorito
@GarikaiGumbo
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