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263. 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.
Deep in the dark and hidden mines,
With never-failing skill,
He fashions all his bright designs
And works his sov'reign will.

Refrain:
So God we trust in you.
O God, we trust in you.
When tears are great and comforts few,
We hope in mercies ever new,
We trust in you.

2. Oh, fearful saints, new courage take:
The clouds that you now dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace.
Behind a frowning providence,
He hides a smiling face.

3. God's purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour.
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
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
First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
Title: God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper (1774)
Refrain First Line: So God we trust in you
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 15
Copyright: ©2005 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) (admin. IntegratedRights.com).
Notes: Text by English poet William Cowper, from The Gospel Magazine (July 1774).
Tune Information
Name: WE TRUST
Composer: Bob Kauflin (2005)
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain
Incipit: 33223 431
Key: D Major
Copyright: ©2005 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) (admin. IntegratedRights.com).
Notes: Tune WE TRUST and additional words by American church musician Bob Kauflin, from the Sovereign Grace album Worship God Live (2005).



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