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<\/a>It\u2019s no different with music. There is an emergence of old hymns being combined with new worship music to create pieces that are uplifting to us as well as glorifying God. These songs are helpful for me this month, for I can use multiple songs that are very meaningful and powerful from different eras of my life all at once.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I remember as a teenager learning all of the words to \u201cHow Great Thou Art\u201d at a youth convention. The worship leader thought it would impress our parents if we could sing this great hymn without hymnals (yes, I grew up with hymnals). I\u2019m not sure if my parents were impressed, but I know that having memorized the verses to this hymn was the beginning to memorizing as many hymns as I could. They have been invaluable to me through the years.<\/p>\n
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So imagine how moving it was the first time we, as a congregation, transitioned from the new worship song, \u201cHow Great is Our God\u201d into \u201cHow Great Thou Art!\u201d I was brought to tears. Oh, it was powerful. Singing of God\u2019s greatness. Singing of what He is able to do. This melody quickly became a favorite.<\/p>\n
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So today, I bring you the old and the new. The older generations\u2019 version of singing of God\u2019s greatness blended with the new generations\u2019 version. \u201cHow Great is Our God\/How Great Thou Art.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The splendor of the King clothed in majesty
\nLet all the earth rejoice all the earth rejoice
\nHe wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide
\nAnd trembles at His voice and trembles at His voice<\/p>\n
Chorus
\nHow great is our God sing with me
\nHow great is our God all will see
\nHow great, how great is our God<\/p>\n
Age to age He stands and time is in His hands
\nBeginning and the End Beginning and the End
\nThe Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son
\nThe Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb<\/p>\n
Bridge
\nName above all names
\nYou are worthy of all praise
\nMy heart will sing
\nHow great is our God<\/p>\n
(How Great Thou Art) <\/p>\n As I read through these words and listen to the song, I suddenly feel the enormous power of this thought. How could I possibly understand God\u2019s greatness? How could words possibly encompass His greatness?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m not so sure that it\u2019s possible for me, but I do know that King David worked at the process his entire life and penned words to honor God\u2019s greatness. We have some wonderful Psalms to help us express our awe of God\u2019s greatness. Here are just a few.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cO Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 8:1 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWho is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty\u2014he is the King of glory.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 24:8-10 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBut may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, \u2018The Lord be exalted.\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 40:16 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cSay to God, \u2018How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 66:3 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cGreat is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 145:3 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, God\u2019s greatness is beyond anything that I could fathom. Just look at our world and all its beauty. The mountains, the valleys, the oceans, the deserts. Each one created very specifically by our great God. The animals, with their differences, were designed by God. Man and woman, created in His image, were given special touches by God\u2019s mighty hands. How could he possibly make it all by just speaking? I don\u2019t know, but He did it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I do know, however, that when I sing of God\u2019s greatness, I am drawn closer to Him. When I worship Him in this way, my life is more in line with His will. As I sing praises to the great and mighty One who has saved me, I am humbled by His power and yet drawn to His gentleness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today, let\u2019s praise God for His greatness. As we view our world. As we encounter others. As we reflect on our day. Praise God!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I pray that you will choose to listen to the song today…you can do so by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n
\nThen sings my soul my Savior God, to Thee
\nHow great Thou art, how great Thou art
\nThen sings my soul my Savior God, to Thee
\nHow great Thou art, how great Thou art[i]<\/a><\/p>\n