[Lyric] Light Shining out of Darkness (William Cowper)

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 sov'reign 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
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
        But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
        He hides a smiling face.
5
His purposes will ripen fast,
        Unfolding ev'ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
        But sweet will be the flow'r.

6
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
        And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
        And he will make it plain.