Ancient and Modern ‎#647

647. 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 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 every 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

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Author: William Cowper (1731-1800)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 77:11-20
  ;
  Romans 8:28-39
  ;
  Romans 11:33-36
• Topic: Creation and the Environment; Courage; God: in grace and mercy; God: in mystery; God: Will of; Proper 16: Year A; Proper 8: Year C; The Second Sunday before Lent: Year C; The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year A; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: LONDON NEW
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Melody from Scottish Psalter, 1635 adapted in J. Playford's Psalms & Hymns in Solemn Musick, 1671