Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Keith Staten 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
The song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” by Keith Staten is a hymn of worship that speaks about the faithful nature of God. The opening lines, “Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with thee,” acknowledge God's constancy and immutability. The lyrics go on to point out that God’s compassion never fails and that He is always there to provide for those who trust in Him. The song emphasizes how every day, there are new blessings and mercies for God’s people.
The refrain, “Great is Thy faithfulness,” repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes the central theme of the hymn. The lyrics further elaborate on how all of nature testifies to God’s faithfulness: the sun, the moon, the stars, and everything in the world – including the changing of seasons, testify to His unchanging nature.
The hymn also speaks of the peace that God gives, making up for our iniquities with His pardon, His strength for us to endure today, and the hope that He provides for tomorrow. The final line, “Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me,” serves as a personal testimony and declaration that God is faithful to every believer.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
The songwriter praises God's unwavering faithfulness.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
God remains constant and steadfast without any change or wavering.
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not
God's compassion is everlasting and never runs out or diminishes.
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be
God's unchanging nature ensures that He will always be the same.
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
Every day, God provides new blessings and mercies.
All I have needed Thy hands hath provided
God has provided everything the songwriter has needed.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
The changing of the seasons and celestial bodies testify to God's faithfulness.
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Even the heavenly bodies are a witness to God's faithfulness.
Join with all nature in manifold witness
All of nature comes together to testify to God's faithfulness.
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love
All of these testimonies are because of God's great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Through God's mercy, the songwriter has been forgiven and granted lasting peace.
Thine own great presence to cheer and to guide
God's presence brings joy and guidance to the songwriter.
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
God provides strength for present challenges and hope for the future.
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside
The songwriter acknowledges that God's blessings are countless and immeasurable.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
The songwriter concludes with a reiteration of the greatness of God's faithfulness.
Writer(s): Thomas Chisholm, W. M. Runyan
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