First Things assistant editor Kevin Staley-Joyce has pointed out that blogger Marcel LeJeune at Aggie Catholics has posted a list of the “ Top 15 Phrases Not Found in the Bible .” Here’s a sample:
3. “The Lord (or God) works in mysterious ways”
Comes from a hymn (“God Moves in a Mysterious Way”) by William Cowper, who lived in the 18th century.
The rest of the list is well worth a look, too, as are the many comments, some offering corrections and alternate sources.
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