Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#477

477. 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 will 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 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan His work in vain.
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Author: William Cowper (1773)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: God: Unsearchable; Mystery; Patience; Reason Insufficient; Trials: Blessings of; Trust: In Providence

Tune Information

• Name: HERMON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.