God Moves in a Mysterious Way

In the past few months my church has sung William Cowper's hymn God Moves in a Mysterious Way a number of times during worship, and it has become more and more precious to me each time we sing it. It is such a beautiful hymn on the sovereignty of God. My church doesn't use the traditional melody for the hymn, but an alternative melody that, in my opinion, adds even more to the richness of the hymn. My favorite stanzas of the hymn are the fifth and sixth, particularly this line: the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. What a beautiful promise for God's children! We are not promised a carefree life, but we are promised that all things work together for our good. That is the blessed hope we have!

On the subject of God's sovereignty, I encourage you to read Sherrin's post today on God's sovereignty in her life. Please take the time to read her testimony; you will be glad you did. Sherrin's trust in God's sovereignty and her thankfulness to Him for a life-changing event that would embitter many, is a beautiful lesson on trusting and thanking God in all circumstances.

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.