How Great Thou Art
Awe-Inspiring Reverence: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'How Great Thou Art'
Lyrics
Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Expressing awe and wonder towards God.
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
Reflecting on the creation of the world by God's hands.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Observing the stars and hearing the thunder as manifestations of God's power.
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Recognizing God's power displayed throughout the entire universe.
Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee
Expressing the overwhelming emotions that lead the soul to sing praises to God.
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Affirming the greatness of God through repeated praise.
Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee
-How great Thou art, how great Thou art
-When Christ shall come with shouts of adulation
Anticipating the future arrival of Christ with joyful celebration.
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Expecting immense joy upon being taken home by Christ.
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
Expressing humility and reverence in bowing before God.
And there proclaim my God, how great Thou art
Proclaiming the greatness of God in humble adoration.
Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee
Repeating the expression of the soul's praise for the greatness of God.
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
Concluding with a final declaration of God's greatness.
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