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35. 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 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!

Text Information
First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908
Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Adoration; God: Being of; God: Divine Perfections of (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: JOANNA
Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
Key: A Major



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