Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#6

6. 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 nought changeth thee.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud 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: W. Chalmers Smith (1824–1908)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
  ;
  Psalm 36:6
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: The Fatherhood of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST DENIO
• Descant: C. S. Lang (1891–1971)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Incipit: 16427 51332 11642
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Welsh hymn melody (1839) founded on a folk tune
• Copyright: Descant © Novello & Co Ltd/Music Sales.