“How Great Thou Art” is a hymn that has become a timeless classic in Christian worship. The lyrics and melody are a powerful expression of praise and admiration for the greatness of God and the wonders of His creation. The hymn has been translated into numerous languages and has been recorded by various artists in different musical styles.
The lyrics of “How Great Thou Art” were originally written in Swedish by Carl Gustav Boberg in 1885. The hymn’s journey began as a poem titled “O Store Gud” (“O Great God”) and was later set to music. The English version of the hymn that we are familiar with today was translated by Stuart K. Hine in the early 20th century. Hine’s version has become the most widely used English translation of the hymn.
The hymn is a heartfelt declaration of God’s greatness, acknowledging His creation, salvation, and the promise of eternal life. It is structured in a way that builds from verses describing the beauty of nature to a powerful chorus declaring the greatness of God.
How Great Thou Art – Hymn Lyrics
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 think that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
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
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art
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
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
