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{ "title": "God moves in a mysterious way", "author": "", "tune": "Hermon", "number": "21", "lyrics": "God moves in a mysterious way\nHis wonders to perform;\nHe plants his footsteps in the sea,\nAnd rides upon the storm.\n\nDeep in unfathomable mines\nOf never-failing skill\nHe treasures up his bright designs,\nAnd works his sovereign will.\n\nYe fearful saints, fresh courage take;\nThe clouds ye so much dread\nAre big with mercy, and shall break\nIn blessings on your head.\n\nJudge not the Lord by feeble sense,\nBut trust him for his grace;\nBehind a frowning providence\nHe hides a smiling face.\n\nHis purposes will ripen fast,\nUnfolding every hour;\nThe bud may have a bitter taste,\nBut sweet will be the flow'r.\n\nBlind unbelief is sure to err,\nAnd scan his work in vain.\nGod is his own interpreter,\nAnd he will make it plain.", "first_line": "God moves in a mysterious way" }