Lyrics of
How Great Thou Art

How Great Thou Art traces its origin to a Swedish poem written by Carl Boberg in 1885. The melody was inspired by Swedish traditional sources, and the lyrics were translated into many languages, with Stuart K. Hines English version becoming the most famous. Over the years, the song has been adapted and recorded by various artists, becoming one of the most beloved and widely recognized Christian hymns around the globe.

O Lord my God when I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the works Thy Hand has made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power through- out the uni- verse dis- played.

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 the Cross, my burden 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!