Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changes not, Thy compassion's, 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
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Summer and winter, 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 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
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, O God my Father

Overall Meaning

The song "Great is Thy Faithfulness" is a heartfelt, hymn of praise that acknowledges the never-changing character of God and His unfailing love for His children. The opening lines of the song declare the greatness of God's faithfulness and His unchanging nature. The author assures us that there is no shadow of turning, implying there is no variation or inconsistency with God. The consistency of God's faithfulness is then amplified as the lyrics remind us of how God's compassion never fails, and that He will forever be the same.


The main theme of the song is centered around God's faithfulness and the assurance we have in knowing that He never changes, regardless of the season or circumstances of our lives. The lyricist uses imagery from nature (Summer and winter, springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars joining with all nature) to emphasize that all of creation bears witness to the greatness of God's faithfulness.


As the song moves towards the end, the lyrics shift towards what we can receive as a result of God's faithfulness: pardon for sin, peace that endures, His presence, strength for today and hope for tomorrow. The author of the song attributes all that they have to God's provision, and affirms how great God's faithfulness is towards those who believe in Him.


Overall, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" is a song of hope, assurance and gratitude in the unfailing, unchanging faithfulness of a loving God.


Line by Line Meaning

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
The singer acknowledges that God's faithfulness is great and that he is the Father of all.


There is no shadow of turning with Thee
God is consistent and unchanging, and there is no shadow or variation in His character.


Thou changes not, Thy compassion's, they fail not
God does not change, and His compassion never fails even in the midst of difficult circumstances.


As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be
God will always be faithful and unchanging, just as He has always been in the past.


Morning by morning new mercies I see
Everyday, the artist sees new mercies from God and is grateful for His blessings.


All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
God has provided everything the singer has needed in life, and the singer acknowledges and thanks Him for it.


Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
In all seasons and cycles of life, nature celebrates and bears witness to God's great faithfulness, mercy, and love.


Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Even celestial beings testify to God's faithfulness through their unchanging courses in the sky.


Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
God offers forgiveness and a lasting peace to those who repent of their sins and turn to Him.


Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
God's presence brings joy and guidance to those who seek Him.


Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
God gives strength for the present day and a hopeful outlook for the future.


Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
The artist recognizes that he has many blessings from God, both big and small.


Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
The singer reaffirms that God's faithfulness is great, and that He has been faithful in the singer's own life.




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Written by: . DP, CHRIS RICE

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guadalupe masterson

I was tormented since a child and lived in the streets, My FATHER GOD delivered me from schizophrenia and homelessness, He made me free through His Precious Word!!!

Jan Bailey

Praise God for His love and mercy. May God's blessings continue to hold and keep you in His safe and loving arms.

P

What a testimony! Thank you for sharing. Keep sharing. And may He send the increase. God bless and keep you 🌹

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Allie Womack

I was led to this song after my child’s cancer diagnosis. I had so much resentment towards God because of her suffering until I was able to realize - GOD is faithful to us and has been through her entire journey. She is now 20 months out of treatment with no evidence of cancer. God is still faithful no matter the outcome of an illness. But I am so blessed to be able to share that with you guys.

Tina Halstead

Praise God πŸ™Œ

Dorah O

Indeed God is a miracle worker

robert defrank

Great-happy to hear that news!

Penina Ithungu

Glory be to God forever

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