Text: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | William Cowper, 1731-1800 |
Tune: | LONDON NEW |
Harmonizer: | John Playford, 1623-1668 |
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,
with never-failing skill,
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall 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.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | William Cowper, 1731-1800 |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1985 |
Topic: | The Christian Life |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LONDON NEW |
Harmonizer: | John Playford, 1623-1668 |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635, alt. (melody) |