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89. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father

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 for ever wilt be.

Refrain:
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!

2 Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]

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! [Refrain]

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ALTERNATE VERSION -
1 Great is Your faithfulness, O God my Father,
You have fulfilled all Your promise to me;
You never fail and Your love is unchanging;
all You have been You for ever will be.

Refrain:
Great is Your faithfulness,
great is Your faithfulness,
morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed Your hand has provided:
great is Your faithfulness, Father, to me.

2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in eloquent witness
to Your great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]

3 Pardon for sin, and a peace everlasting,
Your living presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow,
these are the blessings Your love will provide. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm
Refrain First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness!
Meter: 11 10 11 10 and Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: Creation: Seasons of the Year; God Through the Years: His Faithfulness
Source: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
Copyright: © 1923, renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: FAITHFULNESS
Composer: William Marion Runyan, 1870-1957
Meter: 11 10 11 10 and Refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1923, renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company
Notes: Now Public Domain



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