Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Theological Analysis
Based directly on Lamentations 3:22-23, this hymn celebrates God's unchanging nature and daily mercies. The theology of God's immutability is central and well-articulated.
✓ Theological Strengths
- Direct biblical basis (Lamentations 3:22-23)
- Affirms God's immutability ('no shadow of turning')
- Balance of God's provision and human gratitude
- Includes both temporal and eternal blessings
- Natural revelation pointing to God
Line-by-Line Analysis
"There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not"
Beautiful affirmation of God's immutability, directly from James 1:17. God's character is eternally consistent.
Full 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!
This hymn is in the public domain.