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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!
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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: | ; ; |
Topic: | Affirmation; Awe; Epiphany(4 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. DENIO |
Meter: | 11.11.11.11. |
Key: | G Major or modal |
Source: | Welsh hymn melody; Adapt: Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839 |