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621. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

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1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night;
Your justice like mountains high soaring above
Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

3 Life giving Creator, of both great and small;
Of all life the maker, the true life of all;
We blossom, then wither as leaves on a tree,
But you live for ever, who is and will be.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight;
We too, God invisible, offer our praise;
O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days!

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: 2003
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:20
  ;
  Job 37:21-24
  ;
  Psalm 27:1
  ;
  Psalm 36:6-7
  ;
  Psalm 103:15-17
  ;
  Psalm 104:1-5
  ;
  Psalm 104:24-30
• Topic: Angels; Praise; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites: Entrance Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Entrance Song

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Roberts' Canidau y Cyssegr, 1839