Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXLV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns First Line: Thy way, O God, is in the sea Lyrics: 1 Thy way, O God, is in the sea,
Thy paths I cannot trace;
Nor comprehend the mystery
Of thy unbounded Grace.
2 Here the dark veils of flesh and sense,
My captive soul surround;
Mysterious deeps of providence
My wandering thoughts confound.
3 When I behold thy awful hand
My earthly hopes destroy;
In deep astonishment I stand,
And ask the reason, why?
4 As thro' a glass, I dimly see
The wonders of thy love;
How little do I know of thee,
Or of the joys above!
5 'Tis but in part I know thy will,
I bless thee for the sight;
When will thy love the rest reveal,
In glory's clearer light?
6 With raptures shall I then survey
Thy providence, and grace;
And spend an everlasting day
In wonder, love, and praise. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Knowledge; Spiritual knowledge; Knowledge Imperfect at present Languages: English
Knowledge at present imperfect