Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#478

478. Thy way, O God, is in the sea

1 Thy way, O God, is in the sea;
Thy paths I cannot trace,
Nor comprehend the mystery
Of Thine unbounded grace.

2 Here the dark veils of flesh and sense
My captive soul surround;
Mysterious deeps of providence
My wondering thoughts confound.

3 As through a glass, I dimly see
The wonders of Thy love,
How little do I know of Thee,
Or of the joys above!

4 'Tis but in part I know Thy will:
I bless Thee for the sight;
When will Thy Love the rest reveal
In glory's clearer light?

5 With raptures shall I then survey
Thy providence and grace;
And spend an everlasting day
In wonder, love and praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy way, O God, is in the sea
• Author: John Fawcett
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: God: Infinite; Mystery; Providence; Reason Insufficient; Trust: In Providence
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BOYNTON
• Composer: Henri A. C. Malan
• Meter: C. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.