Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #13 (2013) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Scripture: Colossians 1:2 Lyrics: 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 changeth thee.
4 Thou dwellest in glory, thou reignest in 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! Topics: Affirmation; Awe; Epiphany; God Mystery of; God's Glory, Majesty and Power; God's Presence; Praise Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise