Community of Christ Sings ‎#13

13. 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 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 (alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:2
  ;
  Colossians 1:14-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: Affirmation; Awe; Epiphany; God: Mystery of; God's Glory, Majesty and Power; God's Presence; Praise

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Welsh hymn melody; Adapt: Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839