God Moves In A Mysterious Way
- Text:
- William Cowper
- Music:
- Jeremy Casella
1. God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.
He plants his footsteps on the sea, And rides upon the storm.
2. Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread,
Are big with mercy, and shall break, With blessings on your head.
3. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace.
Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.
4. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour.
The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
5. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain.
God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
© 2009 Saint & Pilgrim Songs (ASCAP), admin by The Loving Company
Reflection
There is an (unverified) story that Cowper wrote this text as he felt his insanity coming upon himself again, the last hymn he wrote. If this true, it surely adds to the pathos of the hymn text.
