Thursday, March 12, 2009

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 infathomable mines of never-failing skill,
He treasures up His bright designs, and works His sovereign will.


Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall 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 ev'ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flow'r.
Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter, and he will make it plain.
-William Cowper, 1774

2 comments:

Caroline Kaunds said...

The first para is so convicting... and its a good reminder about His sovereignity..

Naiesha said...

"God is His own interpreter, and he will make it plain."

This line was so convicting and truly humbling!!