How Great Thou Art

Hymns inspire me. Well, I just love music in general. But I especially love hymns because of their messages. And because hymns beautifully put to words things I feel. And singing brings me joy.

My favorite hymns are:

I Need Thee Every Hour
I Stand All Amazed
Jesus Lover of My Soul
Be Still My Soul
Reverently and Meekly Now
How Great Thou Art
I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Do you see a recurring theme? Most of my favorite hymns are about the Atonement or are humbling.
My most favorite hymn is How Great Thou Art.
I want to share the words with you today.

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.

When through the woods
And forest glades I wander
I hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze

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 sins

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 shouts of acclamation
To 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.

Alex Boye (the song is at the end of the video. There is other Jesus stuff first, which is fabulous too) definitely sings my favorite version, followed by Carrie Underwood.

This hymn perfectly describes my love and awe for God and helps me in time of need.

Also, if you are in an inspiring music mood, listen to these songs by Hilary Weeks: He'll Carry You, Living Proof, Beautiful Heartbreak, and/or Danced in the Rain. Listen to the words. Let them eat up your soul. Hopefully it will help you feel God.