'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' was written by Thomas O. Chisholm and William M. Runyan. This treasured hymn is honored for its powerful message of God's unchanging nature. This A Cappella arrangement by Jay Rouse eliminates the common piano or orchestral accompaniment to focus entirely on the pure vocal qualities.Despite facing constant financial hardship and physical frailty, the writer of this great song dedicated himself to looking for God's blessings in daily life. He wrote this song based closely on the biblical passage of Lamentations 3:22-23 that says: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness".Worship surveys conducted by church leadership organizations continue to rank 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' unquestionably within the the top five favorite hymns of all time, regardless of Christian denomination.The words to 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' provide comfort by highlighting God's constant, reliable nature and the promise of "new mercies" for each day. This great song's significance lies in its focus on daily, incremental grace rather than miraculous intervention. It promises a "peace that endureth" and "strength for today," shifting the focus from human effort to divine reliability for both the present and the future.We hope that you will "spread the word' about Worship2point0.com where our MISSION is to help people EVERY WHERE...at ANY TIME...EXPERIENCE...the PRESENCE of GOD!Check out Worship2point0.com Internet Radio where you can listen to great songs by Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Kent Henry and many other gifted Worship Leaders in your car, on your phone, online and at home.

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