Christian
Hymn
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Verse
1
Great
is Thy faithfulness, O 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.
Chorus
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!
Verse
2
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.
Chorus
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!
Verse
3
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!
Chorus
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" is a popular Christian hymn that emphasizes the
unchanging faithfulness and goodness of God. The hymn was written by Thomas
Chisholm in 1923 and is based on a passage from the book of Lamentations in the
Bible.
Verse
1:
The
first verse of the hymn highlights the faithfulness of God. It acknowledges God
as a loving Father who is steadfast and reliable. The line "There is no
shadow of turning with Thee" means that God does not change or waver in
His faithfulness. The phrase "Thou changest not" affirms that God
remains constant and reliable throughout time. The verse also mentions God's unending
compassion, which never fails. It expresses the belief that God's faithfulness
will endure forever.
Chorus:
The
chorus of the hymn repeats the phrase "Great is Thy faithfulness" to
emphasize the main theme. It declares the greatness of God's faithfulness and
expresses gratitude for His mercies. The line "Morning by morning new
mercies I see" suggests that each day brings fresh opportunities to
witness God's faithfulness and experience His blessings. The chorus concludes
with the statement "Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!"
affirming the personal experience of God's faithfulness in the singer's life.
Verse
2:
The
second verse expands the hymn's theme by pointing to the natural world as
evidence of God's faithfulness. It mentions the changing seasons of summer, winter,
spring, and harvest, as well as the movements of the sun, moon, and stars.
These elements of creation are said to bear witness to God's faithfulness,
mercy, and love. The verse implies that just as nature follows its course
faithfully, so does God remain faithful to His creation.
Chorus:
The
chorus is repeated after the second verse, reiterating the greatness of God's
faithfulness and the experience of new mercies each morning.
Verse
3:
The
third verse brings attention to the spiritual blessings that God provides. It
mentions forgiveness for sin and the enduring peace that God's presence brings.
The line "Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow" highlights
God's provision of strength and hope in the present moment and for the future.
The verse concludes by acknowledging that the singer has received abundant
blessings from God, symbolized by the phrase "ten thousand beside."
Chorus:
The
final chorus repeats the declaration of God's faithfulness and the experience
of new mercies each morning. It reinforces the idea that everything the singer
has needed, God has provided.
Overall,
the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a powerful expression of
trust and gratitude, emphasizing God's unwavering faithfulness, compassion, and
provision in the lives of believers. It encourages a deep sense of reliance on
God's unchanging nature and His ability to meet all needs.
