How Great Thou Art – Vocal Solo

Hello! “How Great Thou Art” is the suggested hymn for the Book of Mormon lesson “O How Great the Plan of Our God” studying 2 Nephi 6–10. This is one of the most well-loved and popular hymns among the Christian world. It is based on an original Swedish poem titled “O Store Gud” written in 1885 by Carl Boberg. The English version of the hymn is a loose translation by the English missionary Stuart K.  Hine.

•  2 Nephi 9:8 O the wisdom of God, his mercy and grace! For behold, if the flesh should rise no more our spirits must become subject to that angel who fell from before the presence of the Eternal God, and became the devil, to rise no more. 10 O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and also the death of the spirit. 13 O how great the plan of our God! For on the other hand, the paradise of God must deliver up the spirits of the righteous, and the grave deliver up the body of the righteous; and the spirit and the body is restored to itself again, and all men become incorruptible, and immortal, and they are living souls, having a perfect knowledge like unto us in the flesh, save it be that our knowledge shall be perfect. 17 O the greatness and the justice of our God! For he executeth all his words, and they have gone forth out of his mouth, and his law must be fulfilled. 19 O the greatness of the mercy of our God, the Holy One of Israel! For he delivereth his saints from that awful monster the devil, and death, and hell, and that lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment.
• 20 O how great the holiness of our God! For he knoweth all things, and there is not anything save he knows it.

The Come Follow Me manual encourages us to study this section deeper and write down some of our own thoughts: (Can you even put your thoughts and feelings on this topic into words?)

• Jacob was so awed by God’s plan of redemption that he exclaimed, “O how great the plan of our God.” Look for his exclamations in 2 Nephi 9 (most of them are found in verses 8–20). What do you learn from these verses about God’s plan? What experiences have helped you feel some of what Jacob felt? As part of your worship and study, consider looking for a hymn that might express how you feel about Him, such as “How Great Thou Art” (Hymns, no. 86).

The scripture references for the hymn found in the LDS hymnal are:

• Psalm 8:3–9 Psalm 9:1–2 Mosiah 4:5–13

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Composers: Text: Stuart K. Hine, 1899–1989. *Author’s original words are works and mighty. Music: Traditional Swedish folk tune; adapted by Stuart K. Hine Words and music © 1949 and 1953 by the Stuart Hine Trust.

Select images and film used within this music video come from churchofjesuschrist.org (“Jacob teaches of the Resurrection”); Brad Leishman; Art: “Holding Hands”, “Jesus Under the Tree” “Oakland Temple Sunset” donated by Karolee Allen; photos submitted by Lindsay Nicholas; & and nature videography/photography donated by Steve Pierce.