Text: | God Moves in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper |
Tune: | LONDON NEW |
1 God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform,
he plants his footsteps in the sea
and rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never failing skill,
he treasures up his bright designs
and works his sov'reign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
the clouds you so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust him for his grace,
behind a frowning providence
he hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding ev'ry hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flower.
6 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 | |
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First Line: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Title: | God Moves in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper (1774) |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1985 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Who Pardons All Your Iniquities |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LONDON NEW |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Playford's Psalms, 1671 |
Notes: | This tune in a higher key: 170 |