Text: | God Moves In A Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper |
Tune: | ST. ANNE |
Composer: | W. Croft |
1 God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform:
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sov'reign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take:
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
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First Line: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Title: | God Moves In A Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper (1774) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1930 |
Topic: | The Means of Grace: God |