Another ‘How Great’ arrangement
Title: How Great Thou Art
Composer: Stuart K. Hine
Arranger: Mark Hayes (based on verses 1, 3 & 4)
I previously recorded a Dino Kartsonakis arrangement of this hymn, for Easter. Now I decided to play this Mark Hayes version, because it is enjoyed by many at Mayo Clinic. Some have even stopped what they're doing to clap. One gentleman went so far as to find me on the internet and send me this message...
"I happened to be at Mayo Clinic today because my wife was having an MRI to followup on spine surgery she had there 2 yrs ago. In the past, I waited for her just outside the imaging area but with the pandemic, I had to wait in the lobby. I thoroughly enjoyed your arrangements of music I hadn't heard for years. A lady behind me was humming along with many of the tunes, so maybe she didn't hear that I was humming with them, too. Suddenly you started to play an introduction to something I identified in 3 notes. I worked as a part-time volunteer announcer for Family Life Radio, KFLR, for 11 years and grew up in the Chicago area listening to Moody Radio so I've heard numerous renditions of "How Great Thou Art," but I've never heard it done with a greater sensitivity. You led us in worship and I'm writing to express my sincere thanks."
I am grateful for that. Much love.
Lyrics:
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 of 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