Story Behind the Hymn Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherThere is no shadow of turning with TheeThey [the Lord’s compassions] are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. (Lam. 3:23) Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail notAs Thou hast been, Thou forever will beThrough the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. (Lam. 3:22) Morning by morning new mercies I seeAll I have needed Thy hand hath providedThe Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. (Lam. 3:25) Pardon for sin and a peace that endurethThine own dear presence to cheer and to guideIt is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (Lam.3:26) Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrowBlessings all mine with 10, 000 besideThough He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. (Lam. 3:32) Project