Episode 05: The history behind "How Great Thou Art"—Stuart K. Hine lived a life dedicated to God during a time when opposition was strong against those who proclaimed Christ. His wife and he first heard this Swedish folk melody while ministering to the people of Ukraine. However, the inspiration to write original English lyrics did not come to them until they were in the beautiful
"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg (1859-1940) in Sweden in 1885. The melody is a Swedish folk song. It was translated into English by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own composition.Lauren Daigle) - Hillsong UNITED. What are the lyrics to 'How Great Thou Art'? O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r thru-out the universe displayed! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! How Great Thou Art. Jump to hymn. 87 » Verse 1. O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder. Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r thro'out the universe displayed, Refrain. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! How great Thou art! [Verse 3] C F/C When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation C G/B C And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart C F/C Then I shall bow in humble adoration C G/B C #1. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Oh Lord my God When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout The universe displayed Then sings my soul My Savior, God, to Thee How great thou art How great thou art Then sings my soul My Savior, God, to Thee How great Thou art How great Thou art And when I t
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