The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#427

427. 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 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye 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 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour:
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

6 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
• Title: God moves in a mysterious way
• Author: W. Cowper (1774)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Doubt; Providence
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune name in index: ALBANO

Tune Information

• Name: [God moves in a mysterious way]
• Composer: Vincent Novello
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.