God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Words: William Cowper · Music: Hugh Wilson, Robert A. Smith · 1773

Verse 1
God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform;
he plants his footsteps in the sea
and rides upon the storm.

Verse 2
Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sov'reign will.

Verse 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.

Verse 4
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust him for his grace;
behind a frowning providence
he hides a smiling face.

Verse 5
His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding ev'ry hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flow'r.

Verse 6
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
and scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain.

Words: William Cowper, 1773 | Music: Hugh Wilson, 1825; arr. Robert A. Smith, 1825

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