Church Book ‎#83

83. 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 Thy 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy way, O God, is in the sea
• Author: John Fawcett (1782)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Providence
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #204 or #227

Tune Information

• Name: DEPTFORD
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Composer from index: John Selby, 1762
• Notes: Public Domain.