CPWI Hymnal ‎#228

228. Immortal, invisible, God only wise

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessèd, 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 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 splendour 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: 2010
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Father

Tune Information

• Name: ST DENIO
• Adapter: John Roberts, 1822-1877
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional, from Caniadau y Cysegr, Wales, 1839