1. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band from Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 1981.
2. A female gospel group from New Orleans, founded in 1997.
1) Virtue (Oxford, UK)
Virtue was a NWOBHM band formed in 1981. They released a 7" titled 'We Stand to Fight' in 1985 on Other Records. The 'Fool's Gold' demo was released independently by the band in 1987 on cassette tape when the originally planned vinyl EP failed to come to fruition due to financial issues and label complications.
The band's first demo Virtue-Defenders was released on tape in 1984: At that time the band consisted of the Sheldon brothers Matt and Tudor, Metcalfe, Reader and Lewington. As the result wasn't satisfying the band almost split-up. The lineup was almost completely revamped then, with the Sheldon brothers being the only remaining members.
1) Virtue (New Orleans, LA)
Virtue, a sophisticated trio recognized as women of high standard and impeccable grace are known within the music industry for their beauty and cutting edge style. Looks are not deceiving when it comes to these three. If their beauty draws you to them, the depth of their message will satisfy your soul. Hailing from New Orleans, LA, the group promotes a message of faith, hope, and positive self image through their music and personal lifestyles. We need to let women know that its time to stand up for what is right. We have to dress, talk, and act like women who are mothers, sisters, wives and even girlfriends. Speaking of girlfriends, the members of Virtue are not only biological sisters, but also friends. They affectionately refer to themselves and their close knit girlfriend circle as H.A.G.G.S. Don't be alarmed, though, it's not because they don't think highly of themselves or their friends. It's actually quite opposite. HAGGS is a term of endearment reserved solely for the Honorable Ambitious Gifted Gorgeous Sista who upholds the belief that it is time to stop being mundane and do something great.
In addition to their gospel music projects, Virtue is also establishing the Virtuegirl network that seeks to mentor other young women toward positive personal enrichment. Often compared to the soulful styling of En Vogue and Destinys Child, the group comprised of sisters, Ebony Trotter Holland, Karima Trotter Kibble, and Heather Trotter Martin, continue to remind us that they are dedicated to leadership by example. The Dove and Stellar Award nominees have 5 successful projects to their credit with the 6th album, Testimony, that was released in 2006
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Virtue 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
Springtime and harvest
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 my morning new mercies I see
New mercies I see
All I have needed thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
(Lord unto...)
meeee mee ee
yeah oh oh oh
Great is Thy faithfulness
(You could've chosen anyone)
Lord to me Your faithfulness
(Oh,you blessed
Oh, you blessed me)
Great is Thy faithfulness
(You gave me everything oh yes you did
That I needed and more that I needed and more)
Repeat x1
(You've been better to me, than i've ever been,
Than I've ever been to myself,
So i'm sayin thank-you, thank-you thank-you)
Great is thy Faithfulness
(Lord I thank-you)
The lyrics of Great is Thy Faithfulness by Virtue express gratitude and admiration towards God, recognizing His unchanging nature and mercy. The first verse acknowledges God's faithfulness and consistency, emphasizing how His compassion never fails. The second verse celebrates nature and the order of the universe as a testimony to God's faithfulness, both in natural changes and in His mercy and love. The chorus repeats the greatness of God's faithfulness and mercy, with a reminder of the provision of all that is needed. The third verse recognizes the blessing of forgiveness and guidance from God, while also emphasizing that His compassion and faithfulness is an eternal source of hope and strength. The song concludes by affirming the greatness of God's faithfulness and expressing gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is thy faithfulness
The faithfulness of the Lord is unparalleled and awe-inspiring
Oh God my father
Addressing the Lord as a Father, acknowledging His paternal love and care
There is no shadow of turning with thee
The Lord is constant and unchanging; there is no variation in His nature
Thou changest not
The Lord does not change or deviate from His ways
Thy compassions they fail not
The Lord's mercy and love are never-ending and never fail
As thou hast been
As the Lord has been in the past, He will continue to be for eternity
Thou forever will be
The Lord's existence is eternal and never-ending
Summer and Winter
The seasons of Summer and Winter
Springtime and harvest
The seasons of Springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
All elements, from the celestial bodies to the natural elements, depend on and bear witness to the faithfulness of the Lord
Join in all nature in manifold witness
Nature bears witness to the faithfulness of the Lord in its own diverse ways
To thy great faithfulness
Testifying to the enduring and great faithfulness of the Lord
Mercy and love
The Lord's merciful nature and boundless love
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Each and every day brings with it new mercies from the Lord
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Acknowledging the Lord as the provider of all one's needs, as His hand guides and blesses
Lord unto me
Addressing the Lord personally as the guiding force and source of all blessings
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
The Lord offers forgiveness of sins and a lasting peace
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide
The Lord's presence brings comfort and guidance
Your strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
The Lord provides strength for each day and a hopeful outlook for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand aside
Acknowledging the abundance of blessings received from the Lord
(You could've chosen anyone)
Expressing gratitude to the Lord for choosing and blessing the artist personally
(Oh,you blessed
Oh, you blessed me)
Further gratitude for the Lord's personal blessings
(You gave me everything oh yes you did
That I needed and more that I needed and more)
Acknowledging the Lord's provision of all needs, and then some
meeee mee ee
yeah oh oh oh
Vocalise, no deep meaning here
(Lord I thank-you)
Expressing gratitude directly to the Lord
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Written by: Thomas Chisholm, W.M. Runyan
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