Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#285

285. 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. His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev’ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

4. Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan his works 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, 1731–1800
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:28
  ;
  Psalm 107:23-31
• Topic: Comfort; Faith; Special Topics

Tune Information

• Name: [God moves in a mysterious way]
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816–1868
• Incipit: 11111 71222 22233
• Key: E♭ Major