then sings my soul

last night i went to a church service that focused on christianity and art, and how the church has neglected the area of the arts in our culture.

we sang “How Great Thou Art” during the service, and the lyrics really impacted me. the first two verses especially, because they talk about God’s beauty all around us. as i was singing, and realized that this semester i see the stars, hear the rolling thunder, wander through the woods, look down from the mountain grandeur, hear the brook, and feel the breeze. it’s amazing how much more of an impact that song made when i could picture the marvelous creation he is talking about.

below are some pictures from the last few days. God is so creative, and i’m so blessed to be in a place where i can experience this firsthand.

O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the works Thy hands have made.

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

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 hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:

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:

When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation

And 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 Saviour God, to Thee;

How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

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~ by keepmeabiding on November 15, 2010.