How Great Thou Art: A Hymn's Global Legacy
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of the beloved hymn "How Great Thou Art," which began as a simple poem written by Swedish sailor Carl Bobbert in 1885 after witnessing a powerful storm. The hymn evolved, with each verse being inspired by different events as the song traveled across the globe—from Sweden to Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and eventually to America. The story includes missionary work, powerful moments of faith, and personal transformation, showing how a single piece of music can ripple through history, impacting countless lives. The episode highlights how God's inspiration works in ways we might never fully understand, just as Carl never knew the worldwide impact of his poem. My Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these from the same time period: Sunday School: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34670598/sunday-school-the-movement-that-shaped-the-education-of-the-church William and Catherine Booth: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34678662/william-and-catherine-booth-and-the-salvation-army The YMCA and D.L. Moody early life: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34685328/the-start-of-the-ymca-and-the-early-life-of-d-l-moody
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