God Moves in a Mysterious Way

At the end of each chapter of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, he posts a hymn that goes along with the theme of the chapter.  The hymn at the end of the chapter on God's Providence is entitled, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" by William Cowper (1774).  It was a fresh reminder that though I don't understand why everything happens the way that it does, I can know that "behind a frowning providence, he hides a smiling face."

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sov’reign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

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 flow’r.

Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Romans 8:28: "We know that in everything, God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose."