Consider all the worlds thy hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed:
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:
3. And when I think how God, his Son not sparing,
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burdens gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin:
4. When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation,
To take me home, what joy will fill my heart!
Then I will bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
Scripture; Psalm 8:3-4; Psalm 19:1; Isaiah 40:26
The hymn "O Lord, My God, When I in Awesome Wonder" was written by Carl Gustav Boberg in 1885. Boberg was a Swedish pastor, poet, and songwriter, and the hymn was born from a profound moment of inspiration while he was out walking in nature near his home in southern Sweden.
Boberg was struck by the beauty of the Swedish landscape, particularly a thunderstorm that suddenly appeared. He described how the storm, with its powerful rumblings, gave way to a serene calm and breathtaking beauty, leading him to reflect on the greatness of God's creation. This experience inspired him to write the poem titled "O Store Gud" (O Great God), which celebrated the awe and wonder of God's majesty.
In the original Swedish version, Boberg wrote six stanzas, but the hymn became more widely known after it was translated into English in 1925 by Stuart K. Hine, a British missionary. Hine, who was working in Eastern Europe at the time, was captivated by the original hymn and translated it into English, adapting the lyrics and making some changes to fit the hymn's structure.
The English version of the hymn is often called "How Great Thou Art", and it is now considered one of the most beloved Christian hymns worldwide. It has been recorded by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, George Beverly Shea, and Carrie Underwood.
The hymn expresses awe and reverence for God's greatness, especially as revealed through nature, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the hope of eternal life. The familiar refrain, "How great Thou art," emphasizes the central theme of God's majesty and power.
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