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29 | Glory to God#30 | 31 |
Text: | O God, in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper |
Tune: | DUNDEE |
Composer: | Unknown |
Media: | Audio recording |
1 O God, in a mysterious way
great wonders you perform.
You plant your footsteps in the sea
and ride upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill,
you treasure up your bright designs
and work your sovereign will.
3 O fearful saints, fresh courage take.
The clouds you so much dread
are big with mercy and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 Our unbelief is sure to err
and scan your work in vain.
You are your own interpreter,
and you will make it plain.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O God, in a mysterious way |
Title: | O God, in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper (1773, alt.) |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2013 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Creation; Mercy; Providence(1 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | DUNDEE |
Composer: | Unknown |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Notes: | (alternate harmonization, 45) |
This classic text gains renewed energy and focus from its recasting here: despite our fear and confusion, we can trust that God’s providential purposes will eventually be revealed. In its original source the tune printed here is one of twelve not assigned to a specific hymn.
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Audio recording: | ![]() |