Hymn History How Great Thou Art

The story of the collaborative effort in bringing this well loved hymn to its final form.

[@estherlupian9178]

Sister Carolina Girl My parents were saved under the ministry of American Missionaries in Peru. I came to America in 1971, Hippies era, the country on Sundays the businesses were closed, on Easter the Radio stations only played classical music and businesses were closed. We need to pray for America. Gos is calling us, as a nation to repentance. We all need to repent and seek His face.v Lord help us!

[@deanschulze3129]

A fascinating history of this beloved hymn. Elvis Presley's performance of How Great Thou Art is breathtaking.

[@Christian-pg6yy]

Lord, every nation on earth will adore You. May we, like this hymn, be useful to tell others about Your great love and inspire them to love others in return.

[@fnafboyyt5663]

What a friend we have in Jesus! I love this beautiful story and song! Thank you Jesus for saving me from my sins

[@firstcongwindham7368]

Hearing this amazing story adds a great depth of richness as I listen to the words and the beautiful music.

[@AllacinMorimizu]

This is so well done: a hymn to God's glory started in Sweden and enhanced over decades through unforgettable experiences by people in or from Estonia, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, England, and America--thank you!

[@DRFRANCISNAG9646]

"HOW GREAT THOU ART",THIS HYMN HAS PENETRATED ME EVER...

[@0202ten]

GOD is rich in mercy and grace, it's good to be saved

[@rickytrione1080]

My very favorite Hymn! Praise God in the Highest!

[@betsyhall5094]

Beautifully done!!! I had heard this story many times as to the same time frame. At my dad's funeral, we sang this wondrous hymn. He had been an old time song leader for so many years!! He was born in 1920 and went home in 2014--a bit over 4 months after my mother. They had served the Lord together for almost 74 years of marriage. I told this story after the song. We all love it so.

[@janlewis9811]

This hymn, now has new meaning to me.🌿

[@callistusekezie5866]

What a song, where is the inspiration of today? we need to cry until God returned back to the last day church

[@daisybandoo]

This is one of the most powerful hymns, expressing the POWER AND GREATNESS OF GOD OUR CREATOR, PRAISE HIM HE IS A AWESOME GOD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.🙏🙏🙏🤗

[@emmanuelagyei575]

Oh how great thou art our heavenly God. From Emmanuel Ghana west Africa.

[@joysalvador2499]

My favourite hymn my father sang it in church when I was a child.

[@aardvark1956]

My mom went be with her Lord & Savior a little more than a year ago at age 90. This was her favorite hymn.

[@Brenda-qo1mz]

I watched my mum pass on Dementia for many yrs...listening to that hymn;;;;had not spoken a sensible word for a long time but her last words were mouthing How Great Thou Art....she was 95....Bless her these memories will be with me forever...till I can join in the Choir Of Heaven ...praising him for Eternity

[@haydeegimeno6476]

My favorite hymn. Praise God 🙏🏻

[@AnnaSimmons-uj1ib]

This hymn always moves me to tears. The words so beautiful.

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

It's inspiring and incredible to learn the origin of the praising the Lord's greatness hymn.🙏🏾✏🎶🎵🌎☀️ Stay safe and encouraged everyone!

[@mariocoulombe1424]

It doesn't matter who sings that hymn, my heart pumps hard every time I hear it! What an awesome God we have!

[@hepzirose]

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And lead me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow with humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

[@reedpappy]

Just as I will always remember where I was when I first heard of President Kennedy's assassination, I will also never forget where I was when I first heard this great hymn. My home church, Grace Methodist in Houston Heights, was having a five-night revival, with a visiting pastor preaching. On the first night, at the end of his sermon, he said, "And now let us all join in singing that great hymn we've all heard on the Billy Graham crusades, "How great Thou art." Now, Grace was a singing church, but not many had heard this hymn before. The organist clearly had not. The revivalist led off, and a few people joined him. I stood mute, amazed at the hymn's beauty. I could not sing a song I'd never heard before, but when it ended, probably a third of the people there were singing it. After the service, I went to the man who had introduced me to this great song, and asked if he knew where I could find a copy of it. Alas, he didn't. I was able to pick out the tune on our piano at home, but it was probably several years before I found a published version of it, with the words. My fingers will no longer do what I tell them to, and my singing voice is long gone from age, but I am thrilled every time I hear it performed. How great Thou art, indeed!

[@gailtalley8037]

Ken Reed, that was a beautiful memory. What year was that if you don't mind me asking. I never could sing, but I can make a joyful noise and can't play a piano, OH but when we get in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, what a beautiful time we will have for eternity. Stay Blessed my brother in Christ.

[@steveclark4291]

I cry each and everytime I this Hymn ! If I'm alone at home and hear this then I sing it at the top my crackling voice ! God bless all of my brothers and sisters of the Lord always !

[@Alexis-bl3bs]

God bless you and thank you for sharing this story, won't it be great to sing the words how great thou art!!! in heaven together with our Saviour in person ♥️

[@wesgillespie8797]

How beautiful, and what a horrific shame that this doesn't sound like America anymore. Our politicians need to hear this hymn over and over again until it abides in their souls. Wes in Virginia.

[@graciegj63]

Pray for them.

[@brotherdustin9363]

Leading up to my grandmother's death she would sing this song ( How great thou art ) threw out the house despite losing control and strength of her body. And I take comfort in knowing the Lord was on her heart in those Last days as it was her generosity and love that pointed me towards a life of Love with God as a child. God bless all those who contributed to and sing this song. And thank you great I AM for these words to remind us of your Love. Give us spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear you in your spirit and all your great works and wonders my Father. Thank you , thank you , Thank You in Jesus name amen. 💝

[@carolinagirl4813]

I pray America will come back to Our Lord Jesus Christ, we need him so much now in these troubled times. We all need to pray for America and its people who are under Satan's spel!!!!l

[@d.veineihoihaokip8009]

We got the gospel from America since my grandparents time today iam 28 but America is witnessing anti christ and all kinds of sinful acts.. It's very sad! Prayer for America.. And here in India iam just a tiny grain of sand in vast hindu dominated country.

[@joyboudreaux5917]

@@d.veineihoihaokip8009 prayers for you!! May The Lord God bless you!!!

[@JMLUSA1]

Amen Carolina Girl!

[@emmcgowan1708]

Carolina Girl , I pray in agreement with your prayer. Our dear savior, Jesus, didn't leave us, many have left Him. I pray for a revival to start in the Suffering nations and spread back to The English speaking nations. My soul rejoices that many are coming to Christ in Israel. God is at work and he hears our prayers. Many eyes are opening to see satanic worship trying to take over lives. He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. Come, Lord Jesus.

[@mikedpker45]

Yes we are under the satanic Babylonian Talmudic-Communist Zionist NWO rule just like the rest of the world.

[@thomasmartinscott]

The Dictionary does not contain enough superlatives to scratch the surface of how GREAT God IS!!!!!!! This blessed me tremendously, THANK YOU for posting it!

[@deanschulze3129]

John tells us how incomprehensibly great God is in chapter 21: This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.

[@jeg5751]

Recently I presented this video to our Sunday school (study) class. When the choir sang the entire hymn at the end the class slowly started to quietly sing along. It was a deeply moving experience that we joined in & reverently sang along. How can I express the deep feeling of reverence, praise & joy we all felt from the story, hymn message & fellowship.

[@junryansilvino8772]

I remember my mother sing this song before we are going to sleep...

[@CWChan-xq1ik]

Praise the LORD!

[@candybanks8717]

Talk about a song that belongs to the WHOLE church! An incredible tale wrought in heaven! One my all time favorites!

[@arthurbclark4943]

hearing the story behind the song adds a deeper meaning to it and testimony to the Greatness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ

[@lawrencethomas7975]

Arthur B Clark mmm m

[@hadynsingh]

Arthur B Clar

[@aracelibasilio7672]

very inspiring song....How great our God is!

[@vickiwyatt2897]

Thank you so much for the history behind this song. I recently heard Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill sing this song. Over the TOP amazing. Every country n western song artist was there Standing ovation. I go back to their version frequently as possible I love it so much. Maybe you would like to hear this version. I lnow you would like it. Thanks again fellow patriot 🔯💗

Yup and your works wont save you. Later tatter

[@glennatkinson698]

Nothing to fear during this pandemic. The loneliness; the depression; the unknown... I must confess “it is well with my soul🙏

[@mr.f.j.vandervyver1740]

My favourite hymn of all time.

[@sgreen9088]

I was moved to heartfelt tears of appreciation after listening to this hymns history. Thank you Jesus.

[@jeankhare7427]

I have been singing this song in English and Hindi from my childhood days. After i accepted CHRIST i have always cried while singing this song. The line.., and take me home what joy shall fill my heart.... Is my favourite line. Truly Lord, How Great thou Art!!!

[@sgreen9088]

@@jeankhare7427 oh yes God is great. My favourite line is, "And when I think His son not spearing, sent Him to die, I scarce can't take it in." Hallelujah!

[@shadedrummergal2370]

What a Legacy ❤❤❤ Love the story & Thank you fir sharing. Love how God worked through many people to bring this Heavenly song to us. To think how it has endured fir so long and touched many lives. This hymn is my all time favourite ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I Thank God for blessing ya with this hymn and for everyone who obeyed God and brought this song to us😇😇😇😇

[@suewilliams4555]

This hymn was my Uncle Johns favourite hymn. He died of cancer. R. I. P. Uncle John.Love ❤ you, i have still got your photo on my TV. Love Sue. I know you are watching me from Heaven.Xxxx.❤💛💙💚❣💔💕💜💖💘💝💟💗💓💌✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐

[@yorkie4fisher]

O'Lord I pray and petition your intercession for the United States of America to return to God Our Savior.

[@brandiqdesigns8268]

Amen.

[@lathadavid2511]

The most beautiful English hymn that made me feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.

[@anneaxling]

English? no, it is a Swedish hymn

[@satyakumaritimothy3107]

The Hour of Decision,over the radio, opened with the soul stirring singing of this song. That was long back in 70s in India and that was how I was introduced to this song and ever since it has become one of my favourites.

[@0502Lin]

I plink a guitar, write songs and sing for the Lord; it's no accident that I found this...oh the things I never knew...oh the things He leads me to...How Great is our God INDEED!!!!

[@joycecutner5413]

My favourite hymn, my father sang it in church, bless his soul.

[@olararonald2252]

Hymn of all times, in my tribulations and in my moments of joy... I sing it all day long and night still

[@evanspompey3536]

Wonderful song ...God u are truly great!! Loving this all the way from Trinidad and Tobago

[@alf6752]

God bless Brother Bell.... never have I ever heard such a little man bellow out praises greater than he. One day I will crossover Jordens chilling water to hear my friend once again sing his praise face to face with our Lord and mighty savior is He!

[@lorettaperry5146]

A very beautiful song

[@Miriam15960]

It's amazing that God used many servants to write this inspirational hymn. Praise God!!

[@Doreen1223]

I believe that these collaborative work and effort of different people from different time and season, to finally come up with this song is guided by the holy spirit. The lyrics are spirit filled which can be felt by the heart and the melody is heavenly especially when sang by church choir. I feel like my spirit was soaring upon listening to this. Thanks for sharing this video. 👏🎶❤

[@sciroccoF7]

I have been in Sweden in Lapland, Kiruna and I was feeling most of what is sung in this hymn about the nature and our God. I decided to write down something to remember those feelings with my pour words, but yet close to these words. “How great Thou art” was missing. I have completed that old writing now and it is beautiful. Thank you pastor Carl Boberg.

[@grahamcommander7145]

I didn't know many people were involved in the creation of this wonderful hymn

[@shulamiteKINGSbride]

WOW HOW GREAT YOU ARE!!💜💜

[@sharitaylor3254]

How it touched my Spirit to hear the history of this beautiful song I've heard all my life. What a much greater message it sends to me. oh yes, my God how GREAT THOU ART!

[@TheNimaldez]

Wonderful hymns! Thank God !

[@pushparajumallela6093]

Lord, your love is greater than anything Praise Jesus

[@pastorimchayanger1829]

Sung for about fifty years, now it becomes more meaningful and precioud

[@arvicsee2023]

My favorite hymn. humming this everytime I drive around our beautiful town. Love from Ph🇵🇭

[@rejisalu6273]

these songs are so meaniful and came out from heart.

[@rosewambui8026]

A hymn, my sister sang to me before she passed away same year. It's part of her, engraved in my memories. Loved you sis.

[@nanikdasani4547]

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. Chorus: 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! 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 see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. 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! And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on a Cross, my burdens gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. 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! 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 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!

[@mirjamwerneskog8074]

One of my favorite, , in swedish " Då brister själen ut i lovsångs ljud oh store Gud", the hymn is so poweful

[@thomasjoseph6007]

Beautiful, love this song. Indeed my LORD JESUS, how great thou art. Love you JESUS.

[@SabuVargheseKochi]

Really inspired by the history of this wonderful song. Praise God for such great men of God

[@bettypo6148]

Never get tire of singing this song, so precious is to think of God's greatness, & fills my heart w/ gratitude, for having a relationship w/ Him.

[@jethrobrooks253]

Hearing the history of this song deepens my conviction to follow Jesus Christ our Lord. Thanks for sharing.

[@yeshuajesus3053]

Powerful hymn I love it so much when I listen to this song and sing it ,woow it touch my soul with Lord of Love for YESHUA JESUS..

[@susanabraham8893]

Wonderful song which always inspires my soul to acknowledge God in every way n walk through life ❤️

[@bonniemontgomery1541]

What an absolutely beautifully written rendition of the story behind this magnificent hymn of praise to our praiseworthy God. Just the fact that so many people from all over the world were instrumental in contributing their special terms of praise to our creator beckons even the most weary soul to take his eyes off himself and onto Jesus our Savior.

[@ritar.hallburleson9505]

Bonnie Montgomery PRAISE THE LORD, INDEED.

[@magalymathis3132]

I cry every time I sing the last verse! Thanks for sharing!

[@Clarion004]

Me too, except the tears flow all the way through.. :-(

[@FrankietheLawDog]

Sweet. Loved the song since childhood, and now I appreciate the history. 😌

[@smooth9979]

God is great!

[@jamesj6934]

Whenever I listen Hymn songs it gives me very very peaceful mind.

[@godiyabarau1230]

God is forever great.

[@markhawkins5022]

The first time I heard this hym, it made cry with joy, and it still does today. On hearing how it was born, I now understand why it is so powerful. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

Nothing will ever top these classic hymns! "Contemporary" or not, today's, er, hymns fall well short!

[@xxYOURBIJOUxx]

A Whole new perspective & appreciation comes to mind knowing how influence, death, destruction & life in general played a part in this songs manifestation from humble beginnings to the celebrated life of Jesus Christ our lord. Amen

[@macnorfolk]

This is my favourite hymn ever, I stumbled upon this story, just fascinating, thank you for posting x

[@DCCLXXXVI]

Judith MacDonald mine too. We will sing it at our wedding xx

[@ereneschwarz7728]

Judith MacDonald hi we share this as a favourite. The story behind the hymn is very beautiful . Blessings

[@edenrestored4all]

This hymn has always lifted me up to heaven. Oh how truly great is our God.

[@johngundaker5655]

What a glorious and wonderful story, Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@marvisnwokocha6772]

Our God is marvelously great indeed!

[@36yovan]

*In the midst of problems the song composer saw the greatness of God. How about you, do you look at the problem or look to the Saviour ? Great is our Lord 😊*

[@isaiah53apologetics56]

Thanks for posting this. Much love from Kenya!

[@dorothycoker8830]

This is without a doubt the most beautiful Hymn. When I hear this Hymn, I loose my control. My eyes fill with tears. The last verse says it all. HOW GREAT THOU ART! I wish everyone knew.

[@kristineplamenco6137]

Dorothy Coker so do I. tears came rushinh down my cheeks

[@verar.9874]

Dorothy Coker There is a version that Benny hinn sing at his crusade in Bogota Colombia in 2003 , he sang the verses in English and let the congregation do the chorus in Spanish ,it sound beautiful to me , maybe you will like it too ,I do

[@sheilaprice5202]

@@verar.9874 The hymn is strong like God, maybe enough to save benny hinn as well I pray

[@dumexchynret8185]

Yes Dorothy my eyes also the same,I am from Shillong it is in India for bless ylou

[@KM-zn3lx]

Please please bring the hymns back!😭😭😭😭😭😀😀😀😀

[@nop1313]

This documentary is very good. Thanks for taking the effort. Praise God for the song "How great thou art"

[@Spy359]

This just brought tears to me.

[@DavidSanchez-qd1ks]

Taste and see that the Lord is good !

[@ronniebishop2496]

This was my mother’s favorite song.

[@ereneschwartz3332]

The writer completed this in 1949...I was born 1948 and this is my all time favourite hymn !

[@myongmackey8928]

감사합니다 기쁨이 넘쳤습니다 주에 은혜와 사랑 감사 기쁨이 넘쳤습니다 💜🧡💛💚💙💕❤💚💜❤

[@mr.isaiahongweso7359]

Alhamdulilah, it really adds a reason to sing and improves faith and more understanding. Amiin

[@mangopog9814]

God uses us through sufferings, without suffering there is no growth it’s how God let’s see ourselves, He knows what we are but we don’t.

[@wilfredmwenya3900]

Our Great God be praised forever and ever. Amen

[@charitytanel8107]

Jesus is true down through the ages.

[@yesuthasenjoseph3589]

Lord “how great thou art “

[@cheveyy623]

I love this song so much. ❤️❤️

[@51Gpa]

Thank you for sharing ! Such a meaningful song, a hymn for the church today.

[@billclark7429]

Edward Grey i

[@edwalker5546]

Beautiful song and music and now it will be even more meaningful to know of its birth and growth.

[@kristinamansell4291]

So beautiful... Loved hearing my parents sing this hymn, every word was so meant🤧😍😘

[@graciegj63]

I really like hearing the story behind this and I thank you for posting it. :)

[@ginawells3401]

My history! My song! Thank you for sharing!

[@choirlifeatbbtp8706]

Wow this song has gone through so much down the history... Such magnificent song ❤️

[@Nancy-ju1vv]

Simply awesome! The central figure is our Lord. Creator & savior. I pray for those who disliked these holy words of worship - to the only one worthy of all our worship.

[@kathleensutton1089]

I remmember my grand patents always listen to Bill y Graham in tthe 1960 and that was the song that start5 the programs and until now it still bless my heart when ever i hear it

[@mudlynmahabir5565]

My Dad use to to sing this Hymn . He use to sing in church .

[@lolee1234]

Thank you for the history of this wonderful song.