Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#158

158. 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
with never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sovereign will.

3 You fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds you 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 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: 2005
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:9
  ;
  Genesis 40:8
  ;
  Isaiah 46:11
  ;
  Jeremiah 29:11
  ;
  Job 26:8-14
  ;
  John 13:7
  ;
  Joshua 1:9
  ;
  Proverbs 10:6
  ;
  Psalm 77:19
  ;
  Psalm 136:4
• Topic: The Activity of God: God in human experience; Doubt; God: in mystery; Providence

Tune Information

• Name: LONDON NEW
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Melody from Scottish Psalter, 1635, as adapted in Playford's Psalmes, 1671