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"God Moves in a Mysterious Way"
"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 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 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. —William Cowper (1731-1800) from John Newton's TWENTY-SIX LETTERS ON RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS, TO WHICH ARE ADDED HYMNS &c.;, 1774; www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/m/gmovesmw.htm [Last Sunday at our church we used Bob Kauflin's modern version of this great Cowper hymn (pronounced "Coo-per"). A free lead sheet and audio sample of "God Moves" is available at www.sovereigngracestore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=M4130-12-51. I commend it to you and your church.] Have a great week! And please pray for my healing. Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.wqotw.org www.sbts.edu/icw =========================== WORSHIP QUOTE OF THE WEEK: To subscribe, unsubscribe, or view a complete index of worship quotes, please visit http://www.wqotw.org =========================== |