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

William Cowper

Light Shining out of Darkness

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Topic

Incomprehensibility of God God

Author

William Cowper

Source

Light Shining out of Darkness

Medium

Hymn Song

Language

English

Time

1779 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Cowper, William. "Light Shining out of Darkness." Twenty-six Letters on Religious Subjects; to which are added Hymns. London: J. and W. Oliver, 1774.

Current Citation

Cowper, William. "Light Shining out of Darkness." William Cowper's Olney Hymns. Curiosmith, 2009.

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Topic
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Source
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Genre
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English
Time
1776 1770s 18th century
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Original Citation

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Apostle Paul

Acts 17:22-23

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Topic
Athens and Jerusalem Evangelism God
Speaker
Apostle Paul
Source
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Medium
Scripture
Genre
Religious literature
Language
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Time
62 60s 1st century
Era
Classical antiquity
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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Acts 17:22-23).