Prayer: Mysterious Way

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

William Cowper (1731–1800)

William Cowper was a British poet and hymnist.
He struggled throughout his life with depression, doubts, and fears, but wrote this beautiful prayer, which has been spoken for more than 200 years.
God does, indeed, work in mysterious ways.

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