The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#74

74. 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 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sovereign will.

3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread,
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings o'er 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 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
• Author: William Cowper
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Attributes and Providence of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Composer: Guillaume Franc
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #677, 635, or 446.