Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#107

107. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Title: God Moves in a Mysterious Way
• Author: William Cowper (1731-1800)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  John 13:7
• Topic: God the Father: Grace and Mercy of God

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 13451 23432 11715
• Key: D Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615