Post by Caretaker on Apr 2, 2009 10:28:30 GMT -6
O 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 Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour 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 Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour 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, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
www.allaboutgod.com/how-great-thou-art.htm
How Great Thou Art – The History of the hymn
The history of the hymn How Great Thou Art begins with Mr. Carl Gustaf Boberg (1859-1940). He was a Swedish pastor, editor, and member of the Swedish parliament. Mr. Boberg was enjoying a nice walk when a thunderstorm suddenly appeared out of no where. A severe wind began to blow. After the storm was over, Mr. Boberg looked out over the clear bay. He then heard a church bell in the distance. And the words to How Great Thou Art begin to form in his heart -- O Lord, my God, When I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy hands hath made. . . Can you imagine what Boberg felt as he formed these words? There was such calmness after the fierce storm he could only utter those words of peace.
This poem, titled O Store Gud (O Great God) was published in 1891 in Witness of the Truth, the weekly newspaper that Boberg edited. It was later translated in German. In 1927, it was published in a Russian version of the German text.
How Great Thou Art – Translated by Stuart K. Hine
How Great Thou Art was translated by Stuart K. Hine, the English missionary to Ukraine. He found some version of the Russian text and sang it at an evangelistic meeting with his wife. He then translated the first three stanzas into English, which was sung at an evangelistic meeting in England during World War One. He published the first three verses (in both English and Russian) in 1949 in Grace and Peace, a Russian evangelistic paper which Hine edited. He later wrote the fourth verse as a triumphant message of life eternal.
Of the hymn’s importance he said: “When we reach that heavenly home, we will fully understand the greatness of God, and will bow in humble adoration, saying to Him, O Lord my God, how great thou art.” May we all live in such a way that we will be ready when Jesus Christ appears to receive the saints. Our heavenly home awaits us, all of those who have received Christ in obedience.
Dr. J. Edwin Orr of Fuller Theological Seminary, is said to have brought the hymn to America. After hearing it sung in India, he introduced it to various Christian groups in America. In 1954, Dr. Cyrus Nelson of Gospel Light Publications copyrighted and published the song.
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We should ponder and restore what it means to be described as "God-fearing", to hold our Creator, our Savior, our Sustainer, HE Who is the Great I AM, in the reverential awe to which HE is so entitled.
www.ecreationscience.com/fear_of_the_LORD.html
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10) is a verse that is often quoted when we give reasons on why we are home schooling, or why we emphasize creation science instead of evolution. What does “fear” have to do with education? What does it mean to “fear the Lord”?
When we think of fear it is usually in a negative light, that is, the fear of death, the fear of catching a germ or virus that may lead to pain or death, or fear can be apprehension. When we talk about fear in relationship to God, we should think in terms of a reverential awe towards God. Today, the word “awesome” is used so much that the meaning has been diminished or lost, so how about using the word “respect.” We should hold a deep respect for God.
We should respect or hold God in reverential awe, because He made the whole universe and everything in it. If we understand that, then we will respect our Maker. We will do His will; we will obey His commandments. That is why it is so important to realize that Genesis is true and to realize that evolution is a religion that denies the existence of God.
Years ago, it was common to refer to somebody as a God-fearing individual. You would read about it in an article about somebody or in an obituary. That meant that they were upright and honored God. They upheld Christian principles like the Ten Commandments, and probably had a personal relationship with God through belief in Jesus Christ. Now you hear or read “God-fearing” very little, if at all. Instead, we see bumper stickers or window decals saying “No fear.” That phrase is usually on a car with occupants that display very little respect for God, authority, or other people. They are probably proud of their ability to conquer anything or not worry about anything. It is almost the attitude of eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we shall die. (Isaiah 22:13b, paraphrased.) People may have “no fear” about what other people may think, but when it comes to death, I think these people have fear. “There is a way that seems right to man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12
“But perfect love drives out fear.” (1 John 4:18) Only God represents Perfect Love.
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HOW GREAT THOU ART!!!!!!!
Psalm 145:
1: I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2: Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
4: One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
5: I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
6: And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
7: They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
8: The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
9: The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
10: All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
11: They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
12: To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
13: Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
14: The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
15: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
16: Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17: The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
18: The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19: He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20: The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
21: My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
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 Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour 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 Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour 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, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
www.allaboutgod.com/how-great-thou-art.htm
How Great Thou Art – The History of the hymn
The history of the hymn How Great Thou Art begins with Mr. Carl Gustaf Boberg (1859-1940). He was a Swedish pastor, editor, and member of the Swedish parliament. Mr. Boberg was enjoying a nice walk when a thunderstorm suddenly appeared out of no where. A severe wind began to blow. After the storm was over, Mr. Boberg looked out over the clear bay. He then heard a church bell in the distance. And the words to How Great Thou Art begin to form in his heart -- O Lord, my God, When I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy hands hath made. . . Can you imagine what Boberg felt as he formed these words? There was such calmness after the fierce storm he could only utter those words of peace.
This poem, titled O Store Gud (O Great God) was published in 1891 in Witness of the Truth, the weekly newspaper that Boberg edited. It was later translated in German. In 1927, it was published in a Russian version of the German text.
How Great Thou Art – Translated by Stuart K. Hine
How Great Thou Art was translated by Stuart K. Hine, the English missionary to Ukraine. He found some version of the Russian text and sang it at an evangelistic meeting with his wife. He then translated the first three stanzas into English, which was sung at an evangelistic meeting in England during World War One. He published the first three verses (in both English and Russian) in 1949 in Grace and Peace, a Russian evangelistic paper which Hine edited. He later wrote the fourth verse as a triumphant message of life eternal.
Of the hymn’s importance he said: “When we reach that heavenly home, we will fully understand the greatness of God, and will bow in humble adoration, saying to Him, O Lord my God, how great thou art.” May we all live in such a way that we will be ready when Jesus Christ appears to receive the saints. Our heavenly home awaits us, all of those who have received Christ in obedience.
Dr. J. Edwin Orr of Fuller Theological Seminary, is said to have brought the hymn to America. After hearing it sung in India, he introduced it to various Christian groups in America. In 1954, Dr. Cyrus Nelson of Gospel Light Publications copyrighted and published the song.
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We should ponder and restore what it means to be described as "God-fearing", to hold our Creator, our Savior, our Sustainer, HE Who is the Great I AM, in the reverential awe to which HE is so entitled.
www.ecreationscience.com/fear_of_the_LORD.html
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10) is a verse that is often quoted when we give reasons on why we are home schooling, or why we emphasize creation science instead of evolution. What does “fear” have to do with education? What does it mean to “fear the Lord”?
When we think of fear it is usually in a negative light, that is, the fear of death, the fear of catching a germ or virus that may lead to pain or death, or fear can be apprehension. When we talk about fear in relationship to God, we should think in terms of a reverential awe towards God. Today, the word “awesome” is used so much that the meaning has been diminished or lost, so how about using the word “respect.” We should hold a deep respect for God.
We should respect or hold God in reverential awe, because He made the whole universe and everything in it. If we understand that, then we will respect our Maker. We will do His will; we will obey His commandments. That is why it is so important to realize that Genesis is true and to realize that evolution is a religion that denies the existence of God.
Years ago, it was common to refer to somebody as a God-fearing individual. You would read about it in an article about somebody or in an obituary. That meant that they were upright and honored God. They upheld Christian principles like the Ten Commandments, and probably had a personal relationship with God through belief in Jesus Christ. Now you hear or read “God-fearing” very little, if at all. Instead, we see bumper stickers or window decals saying “No fear.” That phrase is usually on a car with occupants that display very little respect for God, authority, or other people. They are probably proud of their ability to conquer anything or not worry about anything. It is almost the attitude of eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we shall die. (Isaiah 22:13b, paraphrased.) People may have “no fear” about what other people may think, but when it comes to death, I think these people have fear. “There is a way that seems right to man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12
“But perfect love drives out fear.” (1 John 4:18) Only God represents Perfect Love.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
HOW GREAT THOU ART!!!!!!!
Psalm 145:
1: I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2: Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
4: One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
5: I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
6: And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
7: They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
8: The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
9: The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
10: All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
11: They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
12: To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
13: Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
14: The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
15: The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
16: Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17: The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
18: The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19: He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20: The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
21: My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
