#156 - Kyle Thompson // How Great Thou Art

We're examining five of my favorite hymns, digging into their lyrics and biblical truths while sharing the best versions of each song. • Today's featured hymn is "How Great Thou Art," my personal favorite and arguably the greatest hymn of all time • The hymn originated from a poem called "O Great God" written by Swedish preacher Carl Gustav Boberg after experiencing a thunderstorm • Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill's 2011 Academy of Country Music performance stands as possibly the greatest live performance of any song • Verse 1 celebrates God's creation and sovereignty, directly connecting to Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 8:3-4 • Verse 2 shows how nature reflects God's majesty, drawing from Job 12:7-10 • Verse 3 focuses on our redemption through Christ, echoing John 3:16 • Verse 4 anticipates Jesus's second coming, referencing 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 • The refrain "Then sings my soul" represents pure praise and worship, connecting to Psalm 145:3 • While the world obsesses over human greatness, only God is truly worthy of being called great If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com