Biography
Wintley Phipps, at an early age, family moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada where he was. He attended Kingsway College, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian Academy, and later Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama where he received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Theology. Phipps would later go on and earned a Masters of Divinity Degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mr. Phipps served as senior pastor to several churches in the Washington DC metropolitan area, including the Capitol Hill and Seabrook Seventh-Day Adventist Churches. He currently serves as Pastor of the Palm Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church in Palm Bay, Florida.
U.S. Dream Academy, Inc
In 1998, Phipps founded and created the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a values-based, interactive, tutorial and remedial education program targeted to children and youth at risk through community Family Learning Centers located in various states. Seeing a need, Phipps wanted something help break the cycle he played out so many times in his own family. Wintley formed the U.S. Dream Academy to give children who've had a family member behind bars. The program provides mentoring, academic tutoring, and exposure to computers and the Internet. Wintley says, "Just the computers themselves are not going to transform the lives of these kids," and "The most important part of our program is really the caring, loving adults who surround them."
Awards
* Oprah's Angel Network $100,000 Use Your Life Award.
* Grammy Award Nominations in 1988 and 1989
* 2005 MMP Fall Leadership, $100,000
Albums
Studio albums
* Lord, You Are My Music 1984
* I Give You My Life 1984
* I Choose You Again 1984
* We Are One (Phipps) 1985
* The Great Controversy (album) 1985
* It's Christmas Time 1986
* Wintley Phipps 1987
* A Love Like This 1988
* Sun Will Shine Again 1990
* The Power Of A Dream 1995
* Favorite Hymns 1996
* Favorite Spirituals 1996
* Songs Of Christmas 2000
* Out Of The Night 2001
* Heal Our Land 2001
* Favorite Hymns of Billy Graham 2005
* Spirituals:A Syphonic Celebration ?
* No Need For Fear 2006
Live albums
* Wintley Phipps Live 2000
Compilations
* Christmas in Vienna (1993) - Diana Ross 1993
* Saviour: The Story Of Godβs Passion For His People 1996
* Millennium Chorus: The Greatest Story Ever Sung 2000
* Gospel Gold (Bellmark) 2000
* Spirituals: Songs Of The Soul 2004
How Great Thou Art
Wintley Phipps Lyrics
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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
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there 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
The lyrics to Wintley Phipps's song, "How Great Thou Art," express awe and wonder at the power and majesty of God, as seen throughout the natural world. The singer reflects on the vastness and complexity of creation, acknowledging the hand of God behind it all. The rolling thunder and twinkling stars are seen as direct evidence of God's power displayed throughout the universe. In response to this realization, the singer's soul "sings" to God, expressing gratitude and admiration for His greatness.
In the second half of the song, the focus shifts to the singer's anticipation of Christ's return and the joy that will come with being taken "home" to be with God. The singer envisions bowing in humble adoration before God and proclaiming His greatness. The repetition of the phrase, "How great Thou art," throughout the song serves to emphasize the central message of the lyrics: the awe-inspiring power and greatness of God.
It is worth noting that "How Great Thou Art" is a hymn with strong roots in the Christian faith, and its lyrics are generally understood as a statement of praise for God's majesty and divinity. However, its beautiful melody and powerful message have made it popular beyond the church walls, with many secular artists recording their own versions of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Oh Lord my God, when I am amazed by the wonders of your creation
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I contemplate all the worlds that you have created with your hands
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
I observe the beauty of the stars and listen to the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Your power is demonstrated throughout the universe
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
My soul sings to you, my Savior God
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
You are truly great, oh how great you are
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
When Christ returns with praise and celebration
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
And takes me to my eternal home, my heart fills with joy
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
I will kneel in humble worship
And there proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art"
And there I will declare, 'My God, you are truly great'
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
You are truly great, oh how great you are
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
My soul sings to you, my Savior God
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
You are truly great, oh how great you are
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
You are truly great, oh how great you are
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@flamingogirl57
Such a rich ,beautiful rendition of this wonderful song to our Father God! His voice is like silk !!
@FW-od1lt
He will be one of the voices I can not wait to hear in Heaven singing praises to the Lord! Wow!
@gloryhunter5855
Amazing we give all the Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ Amen π
@edemvirtue9078
All glory to Jesus Christ....
I'm saved by His grace....
God bless
@SharonMorgan-nc5jq
I love to listen to songs about the greatness of God. My tenacity and confidence is renewed.
@michaelsteven8892
Very Inspirational ! Praise The Lord ! For He is The Alpha & Omega,reigning Supreme over all the Heavens & Earth till all Eternity ! Amen ! πβ€οΈπΉ
@mike7721
β€β€β€β€ GOD LOVES ALL US β€β€β€β€
@marlaroberts2087
How great is this manβs singing! Praise the Lord!
@JackWiseman420
Beautiful singin sir ππ».
@barbaragaona7785
Love these awesome Hymns of faith. We are missing so much by not teaching them to the next generation of Believers.