Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#16

16. 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 every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

5 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan His work in vain.
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Title: God Moves in a Mysterious Way
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: God the Father: His Providence; God the Father: Care and Guidance
• Notes: Alternate tunes: MANOAH, NO. 126; ST. ANNE, No. 8

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE (French)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Scottish Psalter" 1615