Laudes Domini ‎#116

116. Providence

1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

2 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take!
The clouds ye so much dread,
Are big with mercy, and will break
In blessings on your head.

3 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

4 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

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
• Title: Providence
• Author: William Cowper
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: God: The Father; God: Attributes; God: Faithfulness; God: Mystery; Sailors; Trust
• Notes: Public Domain.

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