Then Sings My Soul

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Dave Carter · February 25, 2012 at 5:07am

Earlier this evening I was driving through the Shenandoah Valley when I saw this sunset. And the words that sprang immediately to mind?

"O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my Soul, my Savior God, to thee, how great thou art, how great thou art."

This sunset contained no denominational boundaries, no lines of political demarcation. It was an equal opportunity occasion for gratitude and humility, which I for one could use a good dose of from time to time. Here's hoping you all have a great weekend.

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I like the Tennessee Ernie version.

The problem with musically simple songs is that a lot of singers go over the top on them, and this is one where that is gilding the lily.

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February 26, 2012 at 2:09am ·
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Dave,

To quote a recent poster: You are an artist!

In fact, my recently joining Ricochet was largely the result of your posts.

Thanks again - and keep them coming!

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February 26, 2012 at 2:29am ·
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Leigh

Duane Oyen: I'm slightly odd- most often, this is performed with verses 1 and 4; my own favorites are verses 2 and 3. · _{60 minutes ago}

You have to have verse 3 in order to have verse 4. · _{8 hours ago}

Theologically, certainly. The song is not always done that way, however.

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February 26, 2012 at 6:37am ·
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Ron Selander: Dave,

To quote a recent poster: You are an artist!

In fact, my recently joining Ricochet was largely the result of your posts.

Thanks again - and keep them coming! · _{13 hours ago}

Ron, thank you!! And welcome! You really made my day.

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Tim Groseclose

I gotta agree: No one sings the song as well as Carrie Underwood. Except maybe Elvis.

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February 26, 2012 at 4:42pm ·
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GingerB

Thanks Dave, for this beautiful post and picture. IMO, the best version of How Great Thou Art is by Selah, even tho' part of it is in Swahili- they're grown children of missionaries and it seems like they sometimes like to use their second language.

(But I do love Carrie Underwood!)

Edited on February 27, 2012 at 12:04am