Known as one of Gospel music’s premiere worshipers, Earnest Pugh is thrilled about the new project and believes this CD has taken him to the next level. “In the previous project, I was asking God to Rain On Us, but now I am asking to see God’s glory,” explains Pugh. “When I asked the Lord to see His glory and to reveal His power to me, He said that I had to be honest and ‘earnest’ with him about all of my shortcomings and my failures. It started a process of purification with me before God. I had to have my heart pure before I could truly see God for what He is,” says the artist.
From that process not only came the title of the CD, Earnestly Yours, but also the lead single, “I Need Your Glory”. A soaring, gorgeous ballad, “I Need Your Glory” is tailor-made for the recording artist. With splendid orchestration and moving lyrics, it’s the type of song that only Earnest Pugh could pull off. While his impressive five-octave range captivates the ear, it’s the anointing that really takes hold of the heart.
The Michael Bereal-produced project contains one jewel after another including the stunner, “Wait…All The Day”, the liberating “Free To Worship”, the gratitude-laden “Thank You” and a remake of the Gospel favorite, “Perfect Peace”. Throughout the twelve tracks, Earnest gives us worship and praise, traditional and contemporary. For Earnestly Yours, his second joint venture with Black Smoke Worldwide Music, he tapped two notable guest vocalists, Lisa Knowles of The Brown Sisters who shares the mic with Pugh on the urban-tinged “He Already Knows” and popular Gospel singer Beverly Crawford, who makes a riveting guest appearance on the uplifting, “For My Good”.
The project is a culmination of a lot of hard work and represents dreams realized. Although seemingly coming out of nowhere, Earnest Pugh’s love story with music starts in the South. Music has always been a part of this Memphis native’s life. He started singing as a youngster and by his teens, he was in great demand, ultimately sought after by the groundbreaking gospel pioneer, O’landa Draper. At Draper’s request, Pugh joined O’landa Draper and Associates. His tenure with the group was short-lived, deciding to join the United Army instead where he continued to use his musical gifts to edify the body, soul and spirit.
Following his departure from military service, Pugh continued to pursue his love for music. His pursuit opened doors for major appearances on networks such as the Word Network, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and Black Entertainment Television (BET), including one of BET’s top-rated shows, Bobby Jones Gospel and the Celebration of Gospel hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.
Since that time, he’s released two dynamic and critically-acclaimed projects, A Worshipper’s Perspective and Rain On Us. He’s been blessed to perform on countless stages, including in front of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia and Sasha. The graduate of Howard University’s School of Divinity wants believers to draw closer to God through his ministry. He says, “My prayer is that through this new CD that people truly see and understand the Glory of God. I know that God wants to reveal Himself to His people.”
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Earnest Pugh 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
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Summer and winter and 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
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hands hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own great 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 hands hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
In Earnest Pugh's rendition of "Great is Thy Faithfulness," the lyrics speak to the unwavering nature of God's faithfulness. The opening lines describe God's unchangeable nature and the steadfastness of His compassion. The singer proclaims that God has been faithful in the past and will continue to be in the future. This unyielding loyalty is one of the central themes of the song, as it is repeated throughout each stanza.
The following lines call on the natural world to bear witness to how God's faithfulness is evident in all seasons and celestial movements. The song then provides a contrast to God's persistent grace in the form of humanity's imperfections. Yet, despite this, we are assured of God's ever-present forgiveness, guidance, and provision. The song ultimately concludes that God's faithfulness is abundant and that every mercy we receive is evidence of this.
One interesting note about the song is that it was initially written as a poem in 1923 by Thomas Chisholm as a means of paying tribute to God's faithfulness to him throughout his life. Interestingly, Chisholm never intended for it to become a hymn. It wasn't until several years later that his friend William Runyan set the poem to music, and it became wildly popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
God my Father, Your faithfulness is beyond measure and unparalleled.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
You are constant in your ways, there is no change or deviation.
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not
Your nature does not change, and your mercies never run out.
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be
You have always been faithful and will continue to be forever.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Throughout all seasons, Your faithfulness remains unwavering and constant.
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Even the celestial bodies attest to Your greatness and faithfulness.
Join with all nature in manifold witness
All of creation bears witness to Your faithfulness and mercy.
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love
Your faithfulness, mercy, and love are of immeasurable greatness.
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
Each day I am blessed with new mercies from You.
All I have needed Thy hands hath provided
My every need has been provided for by Your loving hands.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Your faithfulness to me, Lord, is truly great and immeasurable.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
You offer forgiveness for sins and a lasting peace that never fades.
Thine own great presence to cheer and to guide
You are always present with me, providing encouragement and guidance.
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
You provide the strength I need for today, and I have hope for a bright future because of You.
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside
You have blessed me beyond measure, with countless blessings still to come.
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnqualls8753
This man can sing.he is anoited and his range is unbelievable
@eliottmorst
One of my favorite versions
@dr.karenhinton-polite4680
yeah he did, not only did he go in, he went in deep! God is faithful! Alauyiah! 🙌
@mynameisirrelevant46
His voice is like silk ...
@davidbradley9701
Your faithfulness is shown everyday as you continue to bless us and we are so thankful
@trackergirl56
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Amen Amen!!!!! Great is thy faithfulness!!!!🙏🏽
@bnf010793
So anointed!!!
@jayrenee3310
He went IN!!!!!!!
@ashleyrush7894
yes great is GODS Faithfulness
@ministershanda2690
Abba heavenly Father, You're our Originator, "Elohim" our Creator Sovereign God, "El Shaddai, God of More than Enough; Greatly to be PRAISED, Faithful His Presence, Power l, Mercedes and agape' unconditional love is anew every morning!🤗🙌😇🙏⛪️