Hymn
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform:
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sov'reign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take:
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
God Moves in a Mysterious Way — Text from American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/god-moves-in-a-mysterious-way
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote God Moves in a Mysterious Way?
The words of God Moves in a Mysterious Way were written by William Cowper; the version here was published in 1930. The library holds 16 more hymns by William Cowper, including Submissive Resignation and God Her Everlasting Light.
Is God Moves in a Mysterious Way public domain?
Yes. The words here are taken from American Lutheran Hymnal, published in 1930. Works published before 1931 are out of copyright in the United States, so you can print, project, perform and record this hymn freely. How we source and check every hymn.
What is the metre of God Moves in a Mysterious Way?
God Moves in a Mysterious Way is in Common Metre (8.6.8.6). Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Fear Not, Pardoning Love and Thou Whose Unmeasured Temple Stands.