614. 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, your great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule in your might—
your justice like mountains high soaring above
your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

3 All life you engender, in great and in small,
of all life befriender, the true life of all.
We blossom and flourish in richness and range;
we wither and perish, but you never change.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
your angels adore you, all veiling their sight.
Our praises we render; O lead us to see
the light of your splendor, your love's majesty!

Text Information
First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: W. Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 (abr., alt.)
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Praise and Adoration
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ST. DENIO
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Welsh; Caniadau y Cyssegr, Denbigh, 1839; Setting: The Hymnal 1940
Copyright: Public Domain



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