O mighty God, it is with awe and wonder

Author: Carl Boberg

Boberg, Carl Gustaf. (Mönsterås, Sweden, August 16, 1859--January 7, 1940, Kalmar). Swedish Covenant. Bible school at Kristinehamn. Editor of Sanningsvittnet 1890-1916, organ of the Evangelical National Foundation. Member of the Swedish Parliament, 1912-1931. Popular speaker and appreciated writer. Published several collections of poetry and a number of hymns. Member of committee responsible for first two hymnals of the Swedish Covenant. Author of "Jesus, Jesus, O det ordet" ("Jesus, Jesus, Name Most Precious"); "Min själ berömmer Gud med fröjd" (My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord"); "O store Gud" ("O Mighty God"). The text now known as "How Great Thou Art" is an English translation of a Russian version based on an earlier German translati… Go to person page >

Translator: Barrie J. Ibbott

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First Line: O mighty God, it is with awe and wonder
Swedish Title: O store Gud, när jag den värld beskådar
Author: Carl Boberg
Translator: Barrie J. Ibbott
Language: English
Refrain First Line: My heart cries out with ringing voice to thee
Publication Date: 1973
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1973.

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