47. God Moves in a Mysterious Way

1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

2 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

3 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

4 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

5 Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain:
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Amen.

Text Information
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: 1974
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: God the Father: Mystery; God the Father: Providence
Tune Information
Name: DUNDEE
Meter: C.M.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Thomas Ravenscroft's Psalmes, 1621



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