X Factor - How Great Thou Art by 12 yr old Straalen 'The Voice'

I nearly cried when I sang this. It's such a beautiful and powerful song. I'm so privileged and humbled to sing it.

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[markmichaelwong]

You know, this song has been a family favourite in my household for many, many, many generations, and it is a hymn particularly close to my heart. It is rare to find young people taking pride and joy in singing hymns, let alone learning one... it is even rare to find someone who, as young as you, is capable of delivering it with such passion and conviction! You were born to sing, entertain, and more importantly, to touch the hearts of many... please don't stop sharing your gift to the world! :)

[straalenmusic]

@markmichaelwong Thank you so very much Mark!! I absolutely love this song!! it was the inspiration for my first album & I am always so humbled to sing it! When i get towards the big end i feel like I'm singing it to Him for everyone in the room, sort of like I'm a messenger! That probably sounds silly but it's just what I feel. Thanks so much Mark!! Smiles Straalen

[markmichaelwong]

@straalenmusic You are most welcome, mate! It is very humbling singing a song like this especially when you know who you really are singing it to... and you are right! We are all messengers of God and it's so good to see you spreading his good name. Do you have any other particular favourites you think you might add into your collection of songs to be performed in the future? Old Rugged Cross? What A Friend We Have in Jesus? I Surrender All? They're all beautiful hymns.

Have a lovely weekend!

[straalenmusic]

@markmichaelwong hey mark!! thanks so much for the messages!! yes i sing all those songs, in fact I Surrender All & Old Rugged Cross almost made the album. I replaced them with Sometimes A Prayer Will Do ( the video coming on youtube very soon) and an original hymn call Father that Garth Porter wrote especially for me. They could appear on another album in the future! thanks so much Mark!! smiles Straalen

[errorpl01]

Straalen,maybe You know,maybe not,but U also have fans in Poland. :)

Go on with Your talent,I want hear You on some big scene :)

God bless Youtube ! xP

[straalenmusic]

@errorpl01 Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you like it!! I love Poland!!! Thank you!! Smiles Straalen

[PETARGET]

So much soul for a 12 y.o. & a most  delightful voice!

Who obviously also loves animals -- a further big tick.

Bravo Straalen!

[Esafe2006]

Im literally shivering just listening to the lyrics... could be just how loud the volume is, but then again this is a great hymn!!!!

#GloryToGod

[almondeyee]

beautiful voice the Lord has given you. =D

[7lalol]

You're beautiful*-*

[Lynshaable]

u're blessed, praise God

[anonymous201096]

Straalen, You have some voice there. I don't think there are words in the human vocabulary in any language that would do justice in describeing your singing. Keep livin for Christ!!!!!

[annaroseannadanna]

gives me goose bumps! You should get with Rhema and do a vid. That would be so awesome! She is another youngster on youtube that has the voice of an angel. I would guess she is about your age.

[fish1648]

WOW sent chills down my spine and thats when i know when someone is great

[LoganPatton]

Love the video. I love that this is the whole song. I was dissappointed with the version on the album since it only had 2 verses. The first verse in the video is may fav! Great work Straalen.

God Bless You.

[Infantrysquad22]

Straalen, this takes a lot of boldness to do! Well done! God has most definitely given you a gift and an annointing. You are going to keep singing past the years that most people quit. God bless, and please never forget Who gave you this gift.

[Vickimareee]

woo go staalen!!