The original lyrics came from a poem by a Swedish preacher named as Carl Boberg, following a unique experience in Kronobäck, nearby to the hamlets Sjömålen and Oknebäck in Sweden. It is understood that his inspiration came, having been caught in an evening thunderstorm, with lightning flashing across the sky followed quickly by heavy rain. Then came a rainbow and brilliant sunshine. Added to this scenario was a return to evening bird song coming from nearby trees. This series of sights and sounds, including that of a church funeral bell playing the tune of “When eternity’s clock calls my saved soul to its Sabbath rest”, inspired the writing of a poem.
Later that evening Boberg wrote a nine-stanza poem, with the first stanza which read:-
O store Gud, när jag den verld beskådar, Som du har skapat med ditt allmaktsord, Hur der din visdom leder lifvets trådar, Och alla väsen mättas vid ditt bord.
O great God, when I behold that world, You have created with your omnipotent word, How your wisdom guides the threads of life, And all beings are fed at your table.
The full poem was published in the Mönsterås Tidningen (Mönsterås News) on March 13th 1886.
How Great Thou Art.
Vocals: American singer-songwriter Alan Eugene Jackson. Original Lyrics: Swedish preacher, Carl Boberg, (1859-1940). Literal English Translation: Professor of North Park College, Illinois, E. Gustav Johnson(1893-1974). CurrentEnglish Paraphrased 1949 Version: Written by Plymouth Brethren missionary Stuart Wesley Keene Hine(1899-1989)
Oh, Lord, my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds, Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rollin’ thunder, Thy power throughout, the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, My Saviour, God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul My Saviour, God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart? Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, “My God, how great Thou art” Then sings my soul, my Saviour, God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour, God to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art, How great Thou art, how great Thou art.
Pre-deceased by her brother John Joe (Hegarty), sister Mary (Glynn) and her beloved husband Eamonn; Mrs Power passed away peacefully in her sleep, while surrounded by her family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Aidan and Declan, daughter Fiona, daughters-in-law Angelique and Jenny, grandchildren Killian, Annabel, Jessie, Ethan, Isaac, Jacob and Noah, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, kind neighbours, anda large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Power will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, February 24th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening. Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, February 25th, at 12:30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Abbey graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Power, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Power family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Order Of Malta.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.
Pre-deceased by her parents Daniel and Ellen, her beloved husband Dick, brothers and sisters and son-in-law Finbar; Mrs Keogh passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family; Christopher, Richard, Helen, Pauline, Danny, Liam, Kathleen and Martina, adored grandchildren Stephen, Michael, Laura, Ceri-Ann, Hannah, Lana, Ciara, Aidan, Cormac, Lee and Oisin, great grandchildren Theo and Cian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Seamus, sisters Dolly and Teresa, sister-in-law Annie (Heaphy), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
The extended Keogh and Heaphy families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
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Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, son Pat, brothers John, Pa and Tom; Mrs Hanrahan passed peacefully, on February 20th, while in the care of staff at St.Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, following a short illness.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children; Mary, Willie, Fiona, Val and Mick, sister Elizabeth, sons and daughters-in-law Tom, Kate, Mickey and Wanda, adored grandchildren Caitriona, Sarah, Casey, Holly, Christopher, Erin and Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Hanrahan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Hanrahan and Commins families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House strictly private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
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