Author—Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960 Composer—William M. Runyan, 1870–1957 Meter—11 10. 11 10 with Chorus Scripture Reference—Lamentations 3:22 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of Lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 Of the many gospel hymns written in recent times on the theme of God’s goodness and faithfulness, this hymn stands out like a beacon light. While many hymns are born