How Great Thou Art
Carrie Underwood Lyrics


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Oh 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 Savior God, to Thee
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

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 Savior God, to Thee
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

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

Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
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

Overall Meaning

Carrie Underwood's song "How Great Thou Art" is a powerful tribute to the majesty and glory of God. The lyrics describe the awe-inspiring wonder of God's creation, from the stars and thunder to the beauty of the natural world. The singer declares the greatness of God and his power, acknowledging that every part of the universe displays his wisdom and might.


But the song goes beyond a mere celebration of God's creation. It also reflects on the ultimate sacrifice that God made in sending his son to die for our sins. The song acknowledges the weight of this sacrifice, with the singer marveling that God would choose to pay the price for our salvation. Finally, the song looks forward to the future when Christ returns in triumph, and the singer can bow in humble adoration before the Lord.


Through its powerful lyrics and soaring melody, "How Great Thou Art" inspires devotion and reverence, reminding us of the majesty and love of our God.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
As I look upon the wondrous creations of God


Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I'm amazed to think about all of the worlds that God created


I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
The sights and sounds of nature remind me of God's power and might


Thy power throughout the universe displayed
God's power is evident in everything He created


Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
My soul sings out to my Savior God


How great Thou art, how great Thou art
I'm overwhelmed by the greatness of God


And when I think that God, His Son not sparing
When I contemplate that God sent His Son without reservation


Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
It's hard to fathom that Jesus was sent to die for my sins


That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
On the cross, Jesus willingly took on the burden of my sins


He bled and died to take away my sin
Through His sacrifice, Jesus took away my sin


When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
When Jesus returns with a triumphant shout


And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
I'll be filled with joy when Jesus brings me home to heaven


Then I shall bow with humble adoration
In humble reverence, I'll bow before God


And then proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art"
I'll proclaim to God how great and awesome He truly is


Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
My soul will continue to sing out to my Savior God


How great Thou art, how great Thou art
I'll forever be in awe of just how great God truly is




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Boberg

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@Br4m76

As a Christian myself this song makes me goosebumps and cry to Thy creations. Lord Jesus bless Us. Merry Christmas 2023 and Happy New Year 2024.

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