1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but naught changeth Thee.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render: O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Immortal, invisible, God only wise |
Title: | Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise |
Author: | Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 |
Meter: | 11 11.11 11 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | God the Father: Majesty and Power; Faith; God: Eternity and Power |
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Name: | ST. DENIO |
Meter: | 11 11.11 11 |
Key: | G Major or modal |
Source: | Welsh Melody; John Roberts' Canaidau y Cyssegr, 1839 |