Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship ‎#256

256. 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 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs
and works his sovereign will.

3 You fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds you 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 work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain.

Text Information

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Author: William Cowper 1731-1800
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 77:19
  ;
  Romans 11:33
• Topic: The Father: His Providence; Disaster / Loss of life
• Notes: Alternate tune: IRISH 232

Tune Information

• Name: LONDON NEW
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Playford's Psalms, 1671; Adapted from NEWTOWN in Scottish Psalter 1635