God moves in a mysterious way.

His wonders to perform;

He plans 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.

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.

By William Cowper