One of the best-known hymns of the modern age was written by a pastor happening to guest preach at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933) was inspired by the Berkshire Mountains, and when he penned the words and handed them to the president of the college, he said, “Here is a hymn for you. Your mountains were my inspiration. It must be sung to the music of Beethoven’s ‘Hymn to Joy.’” These mountains were not the view of home Van Dyke was used to, and the reality of the time was of world war. Yet, he looked out his window, and saw God there in the mountains. What mountains are you facing today? Save this reel as a reminder to look for God in the mountains. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD2WV0L9_Ts