The Hymnal 1982 677
God moves in a mysterious way
- Tune
- london new
- Author(s)
- William Cowper, 1731-1800
- Composer(s)
- John Playford, 1623-1668
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6
- Tune Source(s)
- The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635, alt. (melody)
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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, with never-failing skill, he treasures up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye 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.