After receiving a call from Steve Perry inviting him to audition as lead guitarist for his next solo project, For the Love of Strange Medicine, Brewster accepted and began songwriting and rehearsals for the album. Brewster's guitar technique, tone, and equipment choices possessed similar qualities and texturing to Journey's Neal Schon, and was touted as a favorable feature in the resulting album. He also toured with Perry for six months from 1994 to early 1995.
While working on his own self-titled album (with producer Paul Mills), Brewster worked with label-mate Darrell Evans, contributing vocals, guitar and co-writing on Evans' Freedom project. He also spent some time on the road, touring with Michael W. Smith during Smith's 1998 Live the Life tour. Brewster's second album, Live to Worship was released in 2000. According to his biography in his official website, "Lincoln now combines his talents and determination to record songs that will minister to a new generation of believers."
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Lincoln Brewster 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 Those hast been Thou forever will be
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
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
The song "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a beautiful and moving hymn that expresses gratitude to God for his unchanging faithfulness and mercy. The first verse begins by acknowledging God as the Father who never changes, with no shadow of turning, meaning His ways are unchanging and consistent with His character. The next line reinforces this, with the notion that God's compassion never fails and He is constant in His love and care for His children.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on experiencing new mercies every morning, acknowledging that all he has needed has been provided by God's hand. The repetition of the phrase "Great is thy faithfulness" emphasizes the magnitude of God's faithfulness, how it never falters, and how every day He provides all that his children need.
The final verse celebrates the blessings that God provides - pardon for sin, peace, His dear presence to guide and cheer, strength for today, and hope for tomorrow. The phrase "blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside" expresses gratitude for the abundance of God's provision.
In summary, the song is a declaration of God's faithfulness and provision, and an expression of gratitude for the many blessings that He provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is Thy faithfulness
God's faithfulness is immeasurable and unchanging.
O God my Father
God is a loving and attentive fatherly figure to me.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
God is unwavering and constant in his actions and nature.
Thou changest not
God's characteristics, values, and love do not alter in time.
Thy compassions they fail not
God's concern towards me will never decrease, expire, or falter.
As Those hast been Thou forever will be
God's providence throughout the ages has remained unaltered and consistent.
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Every day brings new opportunities and blessings from God.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
God has always supplied everything I've required in life.
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Lord, your faithfulness is immense and powerful in my life.
Pardon for sin
God forgives my sins when I ask for forgiveness.
And a peace that endureth
The peace that comes from God will last forever.
Thine own dear presence
God's presence is dear to me and comforting.
To cheer and to guide
God is always there to support and lead me when I need him.
Strength for today
God gives me the strength to face today's challenges.
And bright hope for tomorrow
God gives me hope for the future, even amidst uncertainty.
Blessings all mine
I receive abundant blessings from God.
With ten thousand beside
There are countless other blessings from God that I have yet to discover.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan
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