Maverick City Music - Hymn Medley Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro: Chandler Moore
Your faithfulness is great
Your faithfulness toward us is great
Thank You for Your consistency
You're faithful, You're faithful
You're faithful, You're faithful
Part I: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Verse 1: Chandler Moore
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
You forever, ever will be
Chorus: Chandler Moore
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
All I have needed Your, Your hands always provided (Thank You, thank You)
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Verse 2: Chandler Moore
Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses abov
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfuln ss, mercy and love
Chorus: Chandler Moore
Let's sing it together
Great is Thy faithfulness (Hallelujah)
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning, new mercies we still see
All I have needed Thy, Your hands always provided (Always provided)
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Lord, unto me
Interlude: Chandler Moore
You've been faithful to me
You've been faithful to us
There's not been one time where You've dropped us
You've been faithful to us
Through the ages, through the years
You've been faithful to us
You've been faithful to us
As a people, as a generation
You've been faithful to us
Things aren't always perfect, we may not understand
But You've been faithful to us
Part II: 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Verse 1: Chandler Moore
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word (I don't have to stress)
Just to rest upon His promise
And to know, "Thus saith the Lord!"
Chorus: Chandler Moore
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, You're my Jesus, precious Jesus (Hallelujah)
Oh, for grace to trust Him more
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, faithful Jesus
Oh, for grace to trust Him more
Interlude: Chandler Moore
We need grace
To trust You more
Things don't look too good right now, but
Give us grace to trust You more
We wanna believe, help our unbelief, God
Give us grace to trust You more
Part III: It Is Well with My Soul
Verse 1: Chandler Moore
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul (Hallelujah)
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say (I've been taught to say)
It is well, it is well with my soul (Even in this world)
Chorus: Chandler Moore
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (With my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (It is well) (It may not feel good, but)
With my soul (With my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul (Hallelujah)
One more time, just real loud, say
Oh, it is well (It is well)
With my soul (With my soul; Encourage yourself)
It is well, it is well with my soul (Hey, yeah, yeah)
No matter who comes, no matter what goes
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (With my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Spoken: Chandler Moore
Father, in the name of Jesus
I pray for those discouraged
I pray for those confused
I pray for those who have no more hope
Who are angry
Who are frustrated, who are tired
Who are enraged
Who are asking questions
Who are looking for You
Father, I pray just by Your power, by Your Spirit
Whoo, that You settle their souls, Father
Settle our souls
Before You can do anything outward
Work on us inward, settle, settle our souls, Father
To be able to manage what You're gonna do
Settle our souls
To be able to be enlarged and stretched
And have the capacity for what You're gonna do
Settle, settle us, Father
Settle us
Settle the nation, hallelujah!
Settle the, whoo, yeah
Settle the angry
Settle the tired, settle the frustrated
You said, "Come unto me, all of you who are tired, who are weary
Who are tired of fighting, who are tired of yelling
Who are tired of being unheard
Come, come to Me
And I will give you rest"
Father, I thank You for Your rest, hallelujah!
I thank You for Your rest over our culture, yeah
I thank You for Your rest over our generation, hallelujah!
I thank You for Your rest over our spirits
Over our bodies, over our minds
Over our emotions
Father, let the rest, hallelujah!
Let the rest of the Holy Spirit be released
Let the rest of the Holy Spirit
The rest of the Holy Spirit that allows us to fight and still sleep, yeah
The rest of the Holy Spirit that allows us to still speak out, but still not have anger
The rest of the Holy Spirit
The rest of the Holy Spirit
That allows us to be angry, but sin not
The rest of the Holy Spirit
That doesn't allow what people may do to us
How people may hate us
To affect what You're doing in us, whoo
Let the rest of the Holy Spirit
And Father, we release Your power
We release Your Word
We release Your Spirit
We release, yeah yeah, we release, hallelujah, whoo
We release the acts, Your acts
The hammer, the sword of the Spirit
We release that even to every evil spirit
That is, yeah, that is lingering in every space
Whether it's a work environment, whether it's a church
Father, right now in this empty room
We release Your sword of the spirit
For You said it's not by might
It's not by our power
It's not by our works
But it's by Your Spirit
So Father, Holy Spirit
Do what You need to do in the hearts
Do what You need to do in the minds
By Your Spirit, move
By Your Spirit, move
By Your Spirit, move
Turn the hearts of men
Transform the hearts of men
Father, by Your Spirit, move
We're not praying empty prayers but we're standing on Your faithfulness
Whoo, whoo, whoo
You've carried us, we're standing on Your faithfulness
You've carried us through Jim Crow, we're standing on Your faithfulness
You've carried us through slavery, we're standing on Your faith
You have been faithful to do it before and we know You're gonna do it again
That's what we're standing on
Carried us through the Civil War, we're standing
On Your faithfulness
Your consistency
Your never-changing-ness
That's, that's what we're speaking and praying from
Some of us might not have all the hope we need
May be discouraged
But we thank You that there's an authority
That is so much stronger than our hopelessness
There's an authority that's so much stronger than our discouragement
It's the authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ
Who reigns on this earth, yeah
Who reigns on this earth
Father, have Your way
We will trust You
We will trust You
We will trust You
We will trust You
Outro: Chandler Moore
Give us grace to trust You more
Give us grace to trust You more
Give us grace to trust You more
Video
Hymn Medley (feat. Chandler Moore) - Maverick City | TRIBL
Meaning & Inspiration
Maverick City Music's "Hymn Medley," released in 2021 as part of their "Jubilee" album, is a profound spiritual journey woven through three timeless hymns: "Great is Thy Faithfulness," "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus," and "It Is Well with My Soul." This medley transcends mere musical arrangement; it is a powerful declaration of God's unwavering character and a fervent prayer for deeper reliance on His promises, particularly amidst trials. The introduction, led by Chandler Moore, immediately sets the tone with an unadorned acknowledgment of God's "faithfulness" and "consistency," a theme that resonates deeply throughout the entire piece.
The first part, "Great is Thy Faithfulness," draws directly from the wellspring of Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of new mercies each morning and the Lord's steadfast compassion that never fails. The lyrics echo this sentiment, emphasizing that God's nature is immutable, a stark contrast to the changing seasons of human experience or the unpredictable shifts in life. Just as the hymn declares, "Thou changest not," we are reminded of God’s eternal nature as described in Malachi 3:6: "For I am the Lord, I change not." The assurance that His hands have always provided for every need is a testament to His sovereign provision, mirroring the promise found in Philippians 4:19: "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." The interlude offers a personal testimony of God's enduring faithfulness, even when circumstances are imperfect or difficult to comprehend, reinforcing the truth that His commitment is constant, as stated in 2 Timothy 2:13: "if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot disown himself."
Transitioning into "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus," the medley shifts focus to the active act of faith. This section beautifully articulates the sweet surrender that comes from placing our complete confidence in Christ. The lyrics capture the essence of Hebrews 4:3, which speaks of entering God's rest because of faith. The repeated affirmation, "Jesus, how I trust Him, how I've proved Him o'er and o'er," is a deeply personal declaration of tested faith, recognizing that trusting God is not a passive wish but an active, ongoing engagement proven through experience. The prayer for "grace to trust Him more" acknowledges our human propensity for doubt and dependence on His empowering Spirit, aligning with Jesus' own prayer in Luke 17:5: "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith!'"
The final segment, "It Is Well with My Soul," brings a powerful resolution and comfort, especially during times of immense struggle. This hymn, born from profound personal tragedy, offers a profound perspective shift. It is not about denying the pain or sorrow, but about possessing a deep-seated inner peace that transcends circumstances, as articulated in Isaiah 26:3: "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." The spoken word section by Chandler Moore is particularly poignant, extending a powerful prayer of solace and settlement to those who are discouraged, confused, angry, or weary. He calls upon the Holy Spirit to bring rest and inner peace, referencing Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The emphasis on the "rest of the Holy Spirit" is a profound theological point, suggesting a peace that enables one to endure hardship, speak truth without bitterness, and remain steadfast in faith despite external pressures. This is beautifully connected to the fruits of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22-23, where self-control and peace are evident. The powerful historical references to Jim Crow, slavery, and the Civil War, coupled with the unwavering declaration of standing on God's faithfulness, underscore a legacy of divine empowerment and resilience passed down through generations. This medley, therefore, serves as more than just a song; it is a spiritual anchor, a declaration of hope, and an enduring testament to the unshakeable character of God, encouraging listeners to find their peace and strength in Him, regardless of the storms of life.