William Cowper

One of my new favorites is by William Cowper. Read these words a tell them they don't give you comfort. A little background on Mr. Cowper. He was a man acquainted with the big shoots in the church in the 18th century. Susceptible to deep fits of depression all his life, he would come out of them to write these amazing hymns. God truly does work in mysterious ways!

"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.

Amen! and Amen!

(From Cantus Christi pg. 353)