The New Christian Hymnal ‎#414

414. 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. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall 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 ev'ry hour'
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flow'r.

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: God Moves In a Mysterious Way
• Author: William Cowper (1772)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Choral Section: God's Excellencies

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Arranger: Christopher Tye (1553, arr. )
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 13451 23432 11715
• Key: E Major