Bliss Carman, et al., eds. The World’s Best Poetry.
Volume IV. The Higher Life. 1904. | | | | I. The Divine Element—(God, Christ, the Holy Spirit) | | Light Shining out of Darkness | | William Cowper (1731–1800) |
| | | GOD moves in a mysterious way | |
| His wonders to perform; | |
| He plants His footsteps in the sea, | |
| And rides upon the storm. | |
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| Deep in unfathomable mines | 5 |
| Of never-failing skill, | |
| He treasures up His bright designs, | |
| And works His sovereign will. | |
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| Ye fearful, fresh courage take! | |
| The clouds ye so much dread | 10 |
| Are big with mercy, and shall break | |
| In blessings on your head. | |
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| Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, | |
| But trust Him for His grace: | |
| Behind a frowning providence | 15 |
| He hides a smiling face. | |
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| His purposes will ripen fast, | |
| Unfolding every hour; | |
| The bud may have a bitter taste. | |
| But sweet will be the flower. | 20 |
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| 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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