A Selection of Hymns ‎#XI

XI. The Wisdom of God

1 Wait, O my soul, thy maker's will,
Tumultuous passions, all be still!
Nor let a murmuring thought arise,
His ways are just, his counsels wise,

2 He in the thickest darkness dwells,
Performs his work, the cause conceals;
But tho' his methods are unknown,
Judgment and truth support his throne.

3 In heaven, and earth, and air, and seas,
He executes his firm decrees;
And by his saints it stands confest,
That what he does is ever best.

4 Wait then, my soul, submissive wait,
Prostrate before his awful seat;
And 'midst the terrors of his rod,
Trust in a wise and gracious God.

Text Information

• First Line: Wait, O my soul, thy maker's will
• Title: The Wisdom of God
• Author: Beddome
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: God; Wisdom of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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