The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#49

49. 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 changeth thee.

4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light;
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud 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
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1867)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: Glorifying God

Tune Information

• Name: ST DENIO
• Adapter: John Roberts
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Welsh melody from Canaidau y Cyssegr, 1839