Great Is Thy Faithfulness Lyrics

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Lyrics

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a well-known Christian hymn. This beautiful hymn was written by Thomas Obadiah Chisholm, an American songwriter and the song was composed by William M. Runyan in Baldwin City, Kansas US.

 In 1923, Thomas Obadiah Chisholm wrote this hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and sent it to William Runyan who live in Baldwin City, Kansas. William Runyan was associated with both the Moody Bible Institute and Hope Publishing Company. He composed the song and then published it through Hope Publishing Company in 1923. The song “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” became popular among the church groups. Dr. Will Houghton, the president of Moody Bible Institute was William Runyan’s friend. Dr. Will Houghton heard the song and soon it became his favorite song. He invited George Beverly Shia, a singer at the time, to sing the hymn on the institute's radio station. Through those radio broadcasts Billy Graham, Billy Graham became acquainted with George Beverly Shares and the hymn and used the song “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” frequently on his international crusades.

 The line “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is taken from the Old Testament Book of Lamentations and occur in both the King James Bible and the Revised Standard Version.

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Lyrics

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 wilt 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 

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.

 

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.