Imagine the scene: the year is 1885 in Mönsterås, Sweden.
Carl Boberg, a Swedish poet and elected official, is making his way home from a church service near Kronobäck.
The echoes of the church bells still resonate through the town.
Suddenly, a storm breaks out, filling the sky with dramatic lightning.
As quickly as it appeared, the storm subsides.
This intense experience leaves a deep impression on Boberg.
Inspired by the storm’s sudden onset and disappearance, he pens the poem “O Store Gud” (O Great God).
This poem eventually gets translated into English and evolves into the beloved hymn “How Great Thou Art”.
This song, born from such humble beginnings, is now sung by Christians worldwide.
A particularly remarkable rendition of this hymn comes from a gifted young girl named Anna Faith Howell.
At just eight years old, this Chester County, Pennsylvania native performed the song, astonishing the audience with her unexpectedly powerful voice.
Anna is young, talented, and clearly has a star within her, ready to shine.
Over the past years, she has been stirring up a gospel storm, with her performance of “How Great Thou Art” being a standout moment.
When Anna first steps onto the stage, she appears slightly nervous.
As she starts to sing, she rocks back a bit, making you wonder if her nerves are getting the better of her.
However, any such thoughts are quickly dispelled when she begins to sing, her voice sounding angelic.
Regardless of your feelings about religious music, it’s impossible to deny Anna’s incredible talent.
While gospel music may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the audience clearly responds positively to Anna’s performance.
They are not only supportive of her song but also its message.
It’s easy to imagine that Boberg himself would be in the audience, waving a lit lighter with his eyes closed in appreciation.
Anna sings with such fervor that it’s hard not to be moved by her passionate vocals.
She seems to deeply connect with each word she sings.
It’s astonishing how mature her voice sounds as she delivers the hymn with expert vocal control.
Even at this young age, she’s already an incredible performer, and it’s evident that she has a bright future ahead of her.
As Anna reaches the climactic end of the song, her already powerful voice lifts those of the audience.
Her adoring fans erupt into enthusiastic applause.
It’s likely that every audience member is thinking about how to get her autograph early, anticipating the day this remarkable young singer becomes a superstar, and they’ll have a priceless piece of memorabilia.
Anna seems to glow under the bright stage lights, but it’s clear that her radiance comes from more than just the illumination.
Witnessing such a talented young singer display her skills at such a young age can be a humbling experience.
We can only hope that a Hollywood executive will see this video and catapult this budding star to the heights she deserves.
Watch the full video below to experience Anna’s incredibly passionate performance!
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