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Text: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | William Cowper, 1731-1800 |
Tune: | IRISH |
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 | |
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First Line: | God moves in a mysterious way |
Author: | William Cowper, 1731-1800 |
Meter: | 86.86 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Courage; Creation; Faithfulness of God(7 more...) |
Notes: | May be sung to METZLER 226 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | IRISH |
Meter: | 86.86 |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | 'A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Poems', Dublin, 1749 |