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How Great Thou Art

By Alan Jackson

3,594 views Jun 17, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Alan Jackson performs a live rendition of the classic hymn 'How Great Thou Art,' a song that expresses awe and wonder at God's creation, the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and the hope of Christ's return. The lyrics move from observing nature's beauty to reflecting on the depth of God's love in sending His Son to die for sin, and finally to the anticipation of eternal joy in heaven. The repeated refrain 'How great Thou art' serves as a declaration of praise and worship, making the song a timeless expression of faith and gratitude.

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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.


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.


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.


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!"



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