Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#175

175. 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 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs,
And works His sov'reign 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 ev'ry 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.

Text Information

• First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
• Author: William Cowper (1774)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Works and Attributes of God; Second Sunday after Epiphany; Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: DEDHAM
• Composer: William Gardiner (1812)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate tune: BYEFIELD, #212