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God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Verse 1

Verse 1

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

Verse 2

Verse 2

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 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,

But trust Him for His grace;

Behind a frowning providence

He hides a smiling face.

Verse 4

Verse 4

Verse 4

His purposes will ripen fast,

Unfolding every hour;

The bud may have a bitter taste,

But sweet will be the flower.

Verse 5

Verse 5

Verse 5

Blind unbelief is sure to err,

And scan His work in vain;

God is His own interpreter,

And He will make it plain.