Hymns for the Living Church ‎#47

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:
  Psalm 77:19
  ;
  John 13:7
  ;
  Romans 8:28
• 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