Great Is Thy Faithfulness
R. W. Hampton Lyrics
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Oh 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
Summer and winter
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join in 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 hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
(So great)
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Your strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand aside
Great is thy faithfulness
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
Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
New mercies I see
All I have needed, thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness
(Lord unto me)
The lyrics to R.W. Hampton's song "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" speak to the unchanging nature of God and His unending love and mercy. The song begins by praising God, the Father, and acknowledging that there is no darkness or change in Him. It then goes on to say that God's compassion never fails and that He has always been faithful and will continue to be so. The following lines speak of the beauty of nature and how it testifies to the greatness of God, who is faithful both in times of abundance and scarcity.
The chorus repeats the declaration that God is faithful and speaks of the personal experiences of the singer, who has seen new mercies from God every morning and has had all his needs provided for. The bridge addresses the ultimate need of humanity - forgiveness of sin - which is provided by God's grace and the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us. The song concludes with a final statement of the faithfulness of God.
The lyrics of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" are a powerful reminder of the constancy of God's love and mercy, and the hope and peace that this brings to our lives. It is a beautiful expression of faith that can inspire and comfort believers in all seasons of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is thy faithfulness
Proclaiming the immense faithfulness of God
Oh God, my father
Addressing God as a loving and caring father
There is no shadow of turning with thee
God is completely reliable and does not change like shadows do
Thou changest not
Reinforcing God's unchanging nature
Thy compassions they fail not
God's love and compassion never runs out
As thou hast been
God will always be who He has been
Thou forever will be
God is eternal and will never change
Summer and winter
All seasons of the year
Springtime and harvest
The time of planting and reaping
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
All celestial bodies in the sky
Join in all nature in manifold witness
All of creation testifies to God's faithfulness
To thy great faithfulness
God's faithfulness is unmatched and unmatched by anyone or anything
Mercy and love
God's qualities of compassion and benevolence
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
Every day brings new blessings and God's love
All I have needed, thy hand hath provided
God is the provider of all that is needed
Lord unto me
Acknowledging God as the Lord of their life
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
The gift of forgiveness and everlasting peace
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide
God's presence brings comfort and guidance
Your strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
God gives the strength to face today and hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand aside
Countless blessings received from God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan
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