Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Embracing Eternal Faith: Greatness in Unwavering Devotion
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Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father
Expressing admiration for the immense faithfulness of God, addressing Him as the Father.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Highlighting the unwavering nature of God, with no change or inconsistency.
Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not
Emphasizing God's constancy and the unchanging nature of His compassion.
As Thou hast been Thou forever will be
Affirming that God will remain forever as He has always been.
Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness
Repeating the declaration of God's faithfulness for emphasis.
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Noticing and acknowledging new mercies from God every morning.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Recognizing that God has provided everything needed in life.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Reiterating the greatness of God's faithfulness specifically to the individual.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Acknowledging God's faithfulness across different seasons.
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Including celestial bodies as witnesses to God's constancy in their courses.
Join with all nature in manifold witness
Encouraging all of nature to bear witness to God's faithfulness, mercy, and love.
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love
Linking nature's testimony to God's enduring faithfulness.
Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness
Reaffirming the greatness of God's faithfulness in a repetitive manner.
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Continuing to witness new mercies from God each morning.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Expressing gratitude for God's provision of everything needed.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Reiterating the personal acknowledgment of God's faithfulness.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Acknowledging God's forgiveness for sins and the enduring peace received.
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Desiring the comforting and guiding presence of God.
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
Seeking strength for the current day and hope for the future.
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside
Acknowledging abundant blessings from God.
Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness
Repeating the declaration of God's faithfulness as a powerful affirmation.
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Continuing to witness and appreciate God's mercies every morning.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Expressing gratitude for God's continuous provision of needs.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Reaffirming the personal acknowledgment of God's faithfulness.
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