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Text: | God Moves in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper |
Tune: | ST. STEPHEN |
Composer: | William Jones |
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 sov'reign 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 |
Title: | God Moves in a Mysterious Way |
Author: | William Cowper |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1913 |
Topic: | Care and Guidance |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. STEPHEN |
Composer: | William Jones |
Meter: | C. M. |
Key: | A Major |