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Text:God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author:William Cowper
Tune:LONDON NEW
Arranger:Benjamin Britten

41. 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.

Text Information
First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
Title: God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Topic: The Goodness and Providence of God
Tune Information
Name: LONDON NEW
Arranger: Benjamin Britten
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 1948 by Boosey & Co., Ltd. Renewed 1975; From the Cantata SAINT NICOLAS by Benjamin Britten.; Used by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.



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