We have a collection of 12 arrangements for Carl Boberg - Stuart Hine - How Great Thou Art
How did a Swedish poem become one of the most beloved Christian hymns in the English-speaking world? Learn!
"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish poem written by Carl Boberg in 1885. It was translated into German and later into Russian. The English version was translated by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own. The hymn became immensely popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the Billy Graham crusades, and was famously performed by artists like George Beverly Shea and Elvis Presley. It is celebrated for its powerful expression of awe at God's creation and redemption.