Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Jordan Smith Lyrics


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Great is Thy Faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changes not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be

Great is Thy faithfulness
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
And Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all amine, with ten thousand beside

Great is Thy Faithfulness
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

And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness




Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by Jordan Smith begins by acknowledging God as a fatherly figure, expressing trust in His absolute constancy and consistency. The lyrics convey a sense of comfort and stability, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God's compassion- which never fades or fluctuates. This sense of assurance is further emphasized when the chorus proclaims, "Great is Thy faithfulness," displaying the singer's admiration for the constant presence of God and the never-ending flow of blessings from Him. The second verse talks about how in times of trouble, God offers pardon for a sinner and a peace that endures. This highlights the goodness of God, who not only forgives our wrongdoings but also gives us the strength to face each day. The verse ends on a hopeful note, hinting at the bright future ahead for all those who trust in God.


The song continues to emphasize the faithfulness of God, extolling the idea that the singer is able to rely on His mercy and provision daily. The lyrics can be interpreted as an expression of the Christian faith, as the singer acknowledges that all blessings come through God. The final verse of the song concludes on a triumphant note with the declaration that God has always provided for the singer and will continue to do so- showcasing unwavering faith in the Lord's perpetual care and love.


Line by Line Meaning

Great is Thy Faithfulness, O God my Father
Father God, Your faithfulness is great and unwavering.


There is no shadow of turning with Thee
You do not change or waver, Your love and mercy remain constant.


Thou changes not, Thy compassions, they fail not
You remain steadfast and compassionate, never failing or changing.


As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be
You have always been faithful and will continue to be forever.


Morning by morning new mercies I see
Each day, I am blessed with new mercies and blessings from You.


And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Everything I have ever needed, You have provided through Your loving hand.


Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Your faithfulness, Lord, is great and unfailing towards me.


Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
You offer forgiveness for our sins and provide a lasting peace within us.


And Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Your loving presence comforts and guides us through life's journey.


Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
You give us the strength to face today and a bright hope for the future.


Blessings all amine, with ten thousand beside
You have blessed me abundantly, with blessings too numerous to count.


Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Your faithfulness, Lord, is great and unwavering towards me.


And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Everything I have ever needed, You have provided through Your loving hand.


Great is Thy Faithfulness
Your faithfulness is truly great, Lord.


Great is Thy Faithfulness
Your faithfulness is truly great, Lord.


Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Your faithfulness, Lord, is truly great towards me.




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Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Dr_No

Before I even get out of bed, this is my very favorite song to listen to at the start of the day.
Great is Thy faithfulness
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
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



All comments from YouTube:

@phillipmccleveland8926

The best thing about his other-worldly voice/talent is that he's glorifying God with it! Hallelu-Yah!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@Waddamattau

I sit back, and think of God's goodness. A tear is always bound to follow. This song inspires.

@nocopiesminombre

Amen

@hanneloreromeike1096

I’m so proud of him!!! It always jubilees in me: this is one of us believers and he is glorifying our Lord with his amazing amazing voice. Makes me sooo happy. Praise the Lord all you people! He is worthy of praise

@bonnieknaubert823

Jordan, I feel the presence of God every time I listen to this ! Thank you for letting Him use you! I hope you are still winning

@ChelleBear7

Yes The Lord will be faithful Amen!!!!! He has provided our every need just trust in Him Amen 🙏 so blessed that he brought Christianity to the Voice

@Dr_No

Before I even get out of bed, this is my very favorite song to listen to at the start of the day.
Great is Thy faithfulness
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
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

@TheBookNook320

Amen!

@qthedancer4711

His sincerity shakes my heart. A truly otherworldly talent.

@nma4029

What a special voice. God bless Him. He sings this wonderfully, reflecting the pure Love of God, saving us from our sins through the Sacrifice and Resurrection of his Only Son. We need more people like him, true Christians. ✝️❤️

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