KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)
"Providence Mysterious"
1. The ways of God are in the deep,
His footsteps are not known:
For clouds and darkness clothe His feet,
But mercy is His throne.
2. All myst'ries lie before His face:
He knows His purpose well:
He sets the bounds of time and place,
Where all His children dwell.
3. Infinite wisdom cannot err:
Love cannot be unkind:
However dark His dealings are,
His saints should be resign'd.
4. If our short-sighted minds could know,
Our Father's great design,
In all He does, our souls would bow,
And never more repine.
5. Saints live by faith, and not by sense:
Faith unseen things explores,
Trusts in a God of providence,
And His rich grace adores.
"Providence Mysterious"
1. The ways of God are in the deep,
His footsteps are not known:
For clouds and darkness clothe His feet,
But mercy is His throne.
2. All myst'ries lie before His face:
He knows His purpose well:
He sets the bounds of time and place,
Where all His children dwell.
3. Infinite wisdom cannot err:
Love cannot be unkind:
However dark His dealings are,
His saints should be resign'd.
4. If our short-sighted minds could know,
Our Father's great design,
In all He does, our souls would bow,
And never more repine.
5. Saints live by faith, and not by sense:
Faith unseen things explores,
Trusts in a God of providence,
And His rich grace adores.