This is my personal interpretation of the Swedish Poem 'O STORE GUD' (1886) . It was translated into German 'DU GROSSER GOTT' (1907) and Russian 'VELIKLY BOG' (1912) . The first version in English 'O MIGHTY GOD' (1925) was made by an American - E Gustav Johnson. <br /> <br />O Mighty God - when I observe the wonder <br />Of nature's wealth created by your power, <br />I see the clouds - the lightning and the thunder <br />Ensuing storm and sweet refreshing shower. <br /> <br />Then sings my soul - O Mighty God to you <br />How great you are - how great you are <br />Susutaining everything in view <br />How great you are - how great you are. <br /> <br />When I observe the vastness of your Universe <br />The countless stars that fill the evening sky <br />Where Sun and Moon keep watch upon the fastness <br />Of changing seasons - as the days go by. <br /> <br />When through deep woods and forest paths I wander <br />And hear the birds all singing in the trees <br />I stand in awe of lofty mountain grandeur <br />With rushing falls and lakes of tranquil ease. <br /> <br />The Scriptures tell the record of your Blessing <br />So freely given to all the human race <br />Your constant Mercy - every need addressing <br />Redeeming guilt and weakness by your Grace. <br /> <br />And when at last - the mists of time have vanished <br />You will reveal what now we dimly see <br />Through Heaven's gates - where earthly ills are banished <br />We'll enter Lord for all eternity. <br /> <br />And we will sing - O Might God to you <br />How great you are - how great you are <br />When all of Heaven's Glory comes in view <br />How great you are - how great you are. <br /> <br />(John Knight - Colchester in Spring - March 2010)<br /><br />Juan Caballero<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/650-the-greatness-of-god/
