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Text:God moves in a mysterious way
Author:William Cowper
Tune:DUNDEE

103. 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 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 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own Interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper (1774)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: God the Father: His Abiding Presence; God: Eternity and Power, His; God: Presence, His Abiding (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: DUNDEE
Meter: C. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Source: "Scottish Psalter," 1615



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