The Hartford Selection of Hymns ‎#XXIV

XXIV. Mysteries to be explained hereafter

1 Great God of providence! thy ways
Are hid from mortal sight;
Wrapt in impenetrable shades,
Or cloth'd with dazzling light.

2 The wond'rous methods of thy grace,
Evade the human eye;
The nearer we attempt t' approach,
The farther off they fly.

3 But in the world of bliss above,
Where thou dost ever reign,
These myst'ries shall be all unveil'd,
And not a doubt remain.

4 The sun of righteousness shall there
His brightest beams display,
And not a hovering cloud obscure
That never-ending day.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God of providence! thy ways
• Title: Mysteries to be explained hereafter
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  John 13:7
• Topic: Mysteries: To be explained; Providence: To be explained hereafter

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