Great is Thy Faithfulness
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.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast 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.
(Refrain)
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 and ten thousand beside.
(Refrain)
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Today's Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3:21-26
21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation
of the Lord.
Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verses 1 and 2) make remarks about the fact that God is with us even in times of trouble. Whether we suffer loss, discouragement, or distress, God is always faithful. Even when we fall away, God remains
faithful to us. Knowing this can encourage our hearts in times of trouble.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 3) read the scripture from the Book of Lamentations. Read Lamentations 3:21-26.
Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.