The Celebration Hymnal ‎#33

33. 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.
Thy wisdom so boundless, Thy mercy so free,
Eternal Thy goodness for naught changeth Thee.

4 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
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: Exalt the Lord

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Traditional Welsh Hymn melody from John Roberts' Canaidau y Cyssegr, 1839