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O Mighty God, When I Behold the Wonder

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Source: Favorites Number 4: A Collection of Gospel Songs #89
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Translator: John Peterson

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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 >

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First Line: O mighty God, when I behold the wonder (Peterson)
Title: O Mighty God, When I Behold the Wonder
Swedish Title: O store Gud, när jag den värld beskådar
Author: Carl Boberg (1886)
Translator: John Peterson
Source: Free translation from Swedish
Language: English
Refrain First Line: My soul is filled with singing, Lord, to Thee
Copyright: Tr. © 1956, renewed 1984 by John Peterson Music Company; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).
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HOW GREAT THOU ART

Originally in triple meter, the Swedish tune O STORE GUD is in bar form (AAB). The first section has a very limited range of four notes; the more meditative stanzas give way to a dramatic refrain with an expanded range. Sing in parts and observe some rhythmic freedom in the last line of the refrain,…

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Favorites Number 4 #89

Favorites Number 4 #89

Great Gospel Songs and Hymns #2

Great Gospel Songs and Hymns #2

Living Praise Hymnal #4

Living Praise Hymnal #4

Special Sacred Selections #30

Special Sacred Selections #30
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