Great Christian Hymns God Moves in a Mysterious Way God Moves in a Mysterious Way is Christian hymn, written in 1773 by William Cowper from England. The words were composed by William Cowper (1731-1800). Comprising six verses, they were written in 1773, just before the onset of a depressive illness, during which Cowper attempted suicide by drowning. It is thought to be the last hymn that he wrote, as he turned away from Christianity after his suicide bid, convinced that he was beyond redemption. The text was first published by Cowpers friend, John Henry Newton, in his Twenty-six Letters on Religious Subjects; to which are added Hymns in 1774. The hymn was later published in Olney Hymns which Cowper co-wrote with Newton. Entitled Conflict: Light Shining out of Darkness, it was accompanied by a text from Saint Johns Gospel, Chapter 13: Verse 7, which quotes Jesus saying to his disciples; What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. First verse: God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. The first line of the hymn has become an adage or saying, used to justify unfortunate or inexplicable events, and is referenced in many literary works. https://youtube/watch?v=6z0e_xSC8to
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