Lori Sealy - God Moves in a Mysterious Way

These lyrics by William Cowper may be some of the most beautiful lyrics ever penned. I've written a new tune for this song and added a couple of bridges. Here are the lyrics:

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.

God moves in a mysterious way that's often not my own
His wisdom guides each path I take, His mercy leads me home.

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 that's often not my own.
His wisdom guides each path I take, His mercy leads me home.
Help me to trust when I don't understand
Grant me the peace of resting in your plan.

God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.
He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace.
Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

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Music

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• Lori Sealy
• reformed music
• William Cowper
• songs on suffering

[addperlful]

gracias por esta canción Dios, usaste el dolor de William para mostrarle tu amor y darle una fe inquebrantable. en medio del dolor nos regalas el brillo más resplandeciente de tu rostro de amor.

[wfedan]

I love the lyrics you added. They speak to me so strongly. I appreciate you posting your revised lyrics as well! Putting them in my journal!! :)

[albertbogle]

A beautiful executed version of such a classic hymn. Well done!

[preachertom77]

Thank you. This is very, very beautiful.

[Xtreme1F]

God is good when He gives, supremely good, nor less whenHe denies. Even crosses from His sovereign hand are blessings in disguise!

Absolutely Amazing!

Great Job - Beautiful!

[rduering59]

This was always one of my Dad's favorite hymns. He passed away this week and this verse hase been a great comfort tom and my family. God bless you for posting this, it has ministered to us in so many ways.

[storypeddler]

What an absolutely beautiful rendition of a song whose lyrics are deeply and profoundly spiritual. Our God is indeed awesome.

[mamalucy3]

What a breath of fresh air. Reuben recently got laid off from his job and so this song is so fitting for us right now. We must trust that His plan is best. I love the line...God is his own interpreter, He will make it plain. Beautiful. Looking forward to hearing your other posts. Thanks Lori.