How Great Thou Art, originally of 19th century Swedish origin, was translated plus additional verses written by Stuart K. Hine in 1949. The modern version was first sung at a Billy Graham Crusade in Toronto in 1955 but because a cultural sensation at a crusade at Madison Square Gardens in 1957. The crowds loved it so much, they asked Cliff Barrows to lead the song over 100 times during the NYC crusade.
This orchestral arrangement, written by Lee Brubacher, is modeled after the stylings of Shane and Shane.
Performed by West Highland Church musicians.