Intro 2x

Verse 1

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 throughout the universe
displayed

Verse 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

Refrain 2x

Then sings
my soul
Then sings
my soul

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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 You are"

Refrain 2x

Then sings
my soul
Then sings
my soul

Interlude

(How great Your love for us)
(You shed Your blood for us)

Bridge

How great Your love for us
You shed Your blood for us
How great Your love for us
That You gave Your life for us

Bridge

How great Your love for us
You shed Your blood for us
How great Your grace for us
That You gave it all for us

Chorus 1

Then sings my soul, my Savior,
God, to Thee
How great You are,
how great You are

Chorus 2

Then sings my soul, my Savior,
God, to Thee
How great You are,
how great You are

How Great Thou Art - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]

As we delve into the lyrics of "How Great Thou Art" by Ascend The Hill, we are immediately reminded of the awe-inspiring majesty of God as depicted in Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." The song's first verse echoes this sentiment, inviting us to consider the grandeur of God's creation, from the stars in the sky to the rolling thunder, all of which display His power throughout the universe.

 

The second verse of the song takes us on a journey through the woods and forest glades, where we hear the birds singing sweetly in the trees, and we feel the gentle breeze. This verse resonates with Psalm 96:12, "Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy." The song and the scripture together remind us that all of creation is a testament to God's greatness.

 

The third verse of the song brings to mind the ultimate sacrifice of God, His Son Jesus Christ. This is beautifully encapsulated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song's lyrics, "And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in," reflect the profound love and grace of God, who willingly gave His Son to bear our sins on the cross.

 

The song concludes with the anticipation of Christ's return, a joyous event that will fill our hearts with joy and lead us to bow in humble adoration. This sentiment is echoed in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."

 

As we reflect on the lyrics of "How Great Thou Art" and the corresponding Bible verses, we are reminded of God's majesty, His love, His sacrifice, and His promise of eternal life. This leads us to a thought-provoking question: How do we respond to God's greatness in our daily lives? Do we live in a way that reflects our awe and gratitude for His creation, His love, His sacrifice, and His promise? Let this question guide our introspection and inspire us to live a life that sings, "My God, how great You are."