The New Century Hymnal ‎#1

1. 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, your great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
not wanting, not wasting, but ruling in might;
Your justice like mountains high soaring above,
your clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

3 Your life is life-giving - to both great and small;
in all life you're living, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves and as flowers,
then wither and perish - but naught dims your powers.

4 So perfect your glory, so brilliant your light,
your angels adore you, all veiling their sight;
All praise we now render as your angels do:
in awe at the splendor of light hiding you.

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter C. Smith (1867, alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
  ;
  Psalm 36:6
• Topic: Adoration and Praise: God; God: Power and Majesty of; God: Providence and Goodness of; Processional Hymns; Year A: Monday in Holy Week; Year B: Monday in Holy Week; Year C: Epiphany 2; Year C: Monday in Holy Week; Year C: Proper 19

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: G Major
• Source: John Roberts' , 1839, adapt from a Welsh ballad