Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#51

51. 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 You fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

3 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding ev'ry hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flow'r.

4 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 (1774, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 43:16-21
  ;
  Isaiah 55:1-12
  ;
  John 13:7
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: Praise

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Harmonizer: Thomas Ravenscroft
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615