"How Great Thou Art"

Episode 05: The history behind “How Great Thou Art”—Stuart K. Hine lived a life dedicated to God during a time when opposition was strong against those who proclaimed Christ. His wife and he first heard this Swedish folk melody while ministering to the people of Ukraine. However, the inspiration to write original English lyrics did not come to them until they were in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains of Russia. This program highlights the history behind each verse of this beloved hymn and also features contemporary renditions of this hymn from such artists as the following: Lex de Azevedo, London Philharmonic Recording Series, Instrumental Version (Album: A Mighty Fortress); Michael Dowdle (Album: Beloved Hymns of Christ; Hymns of Praise, Songs of Joy); Larry Green (Album: Kingsfold); the BYU Singers (Album: We Sing of Christ); Jenny Oaks Baker (Album: On Wings of Song); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square (Album: Then Sings My Soul).