Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
Topic: God/In Providence
Writer: <no first name given> Cowper
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 79
Page Number: 049, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsGod moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps on the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his gracious will.
You fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds you so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev'ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flow'r.
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain:
God in his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.