Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Joni Lamb & the Daystar Singers and Band Lyrics
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O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever will be
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
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
Lord every morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hands hath
provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
So faithful too me
The song "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a triumphant hymn celebrating God's never-failing faithfulness. The lyrics open with a declaration of God's unchanging nature, saying that there is "no shadow of turning" with Him, emphasizing the fact that God is always consistent and dependable. The following lines affirm that God's compassion never fails, and that His faithfulness is eternal. The chorus declares that God's faithfulness is great, and that every morning brings the assurance of new mercies from Him.
The second stanza praises God further, acknowledging that He is the source of forgiveness and peace that endures, cheering and guiding us. The lines that follow express gratitude for God's strength and hope, and for the countless blessings He has provided. The final chorus reiterates the greatness of God's faithfulness, acknowledging that He is faithful to us.
The song is a reminder that despite the inevitable challenges and difficulties that we face in life, God's faithfulness endures, and provides us with everything we need. The powerful and uplifting lyrics emphasize that we can trust in God's steadfast love, which gives us hope and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is Thy faithfulness
The faithfulness of God is truly remarkable and awe-inspiring.
O God my Father
God is like a father figure to us.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
God's character is consistent and unchanging.
Thou changest not
God does not change or fluctuate.
Thy compassions they fail not
God's compassion and kindness never come to an end.
As Thou hast been
God remains the same as He always has been.
Thou forever will be
God's faithfulness will extend into the future forever.
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Each day brings new blessings and goodness from God.
And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
God provides for our every need and is always faithful to fulfill His promises.
Pardon for sin
God offers forgiveness for our sins.
And a peace that endureth
God's peace is everlasting and will stand the test of time.
Thine own dear presence to cheer
God's presence brings us joy and comfort.
And to guide
God's guidance and direction is always available to us.
Strength for today
God provides us with the strength we need to face today's challenges.
and bright hope for tomorrow
God offers us hope and optimism for the future.
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside
God's blessings are abundant and never-ending.
Lord every morning new mercies I see
God's goodness and mercy are evident each day.
Great is Thy faithfulness
God's faithfulness and loyalty are unparalleled.
So faithful too me
God's faithfulness is personal and directed towards me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan
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