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OLNEY HYMNS: 35. LIGHT SHINING OUT OF DARKNESS, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: God moves in a mysterious way, / his wonders to perform
Last Line: And he will make it plain.
Variant Title(s): Providence;hymn: In A Mysterious Way;mysteries Of Providence
Subject(s): Faith; God; Religion; Belief; Creed; Theology


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, 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.




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