Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Hymnal

Sacred

Difficulty Level: 4

(3,580 Points)

Description:

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Hymnal” is classified as a Level 4 Piano work worth 3,580 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Hymnal → Hymns and is part of the Sacred collection. The sheet music for “Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Hymnal” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is presented here as a traditional four-part hymnal setting in 3/4 time. The page includes soprano, alto, tenor, and bass harmony, with three verses of lyrics placed under the vocal lines. This is not a lead sheet or an improvisation page; it is written hymn repertoire, meant to be performed from the notation as printed. The soprano carries William M. Runyan’s familiar melody, while the lower voices provide full harmonic support for Thomas Chisholm’s text.

Measures 1–6 present the opening verse phrase, “Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father.” The soprano line carries the main hymn melody in a calm, steady shape, while the alto, tenor, and bass parts move together underneath in chorale-style harmony. The four-part texture gives the opening a full congregational sound.

Measures 7–12 continue the verse with “As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.” The harmony moves through a slightly broader progression, while the voices remain mostly homophonic. This keeps the text clear and makes the setting practical for hymn singing or four-part keyboard realization.

Measures 13–19 present the refrain, “Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!” The melody becomes more declarative, and the repeated text gives the hymn its strongest congregational identity. The lower voices support the refrain with fuller harmonic motion, making this section feel more public and confident than the opening verse.

Measures 20–26 close the hymn with “All I have needed thy hand hath provided.” The voices move toward a broad final cadence, and the repeated final line, “Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me,” gives the setting a clear and satisfying close. The ending feels steady and assured, matching the hymn’s central theme of trust and constancy.

Interesting fact: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” became especially well known through large evangelical worship traditions and was strongly popularized by George Beverly Shea during Billy Graham crusades. Its message of God’s steady provision has also made it common in church services, memorials, broadcasts, and public Christian gatherings.

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