Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#37

37. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the 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 changest 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

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 (alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; God the Father; Providence

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: G Major
• Source: Welsh Hymn