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Text: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | W. Cowper |
Tune: | [God moves in a mysterious way] |
Composer: | W. Croft |
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.
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 works in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | W. Cowper (1774) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Publication Date: | 1913 |
Topic: | The Church Year: Seventh Sunday after Trinity; Providence |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [God moves in a mysterious way] |
Composer: | W. Croft (1708) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Key: | C Major |