Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#594

594. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night;
Your justice like mountains high soaring above
Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

3 Life-giving Creator, of both great and small;
Of all life the maker, the true life of all;
We blossom, then wither, as leaves on a tree,
But you live for ever, who is and will be.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight;
We too, God invisible, offer our praise;
O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days!

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 (alt.)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Daniel 7:9
  ;
  Daniel 7:22
  ;
  Isaiah 6:2-3
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  Job 37:21-24
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  Luke 10:21-22
  ;
  Psalm 27:1
  ;
  Psalm 36:6-7
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  Psalm 103:15-17
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  Psalm 104:24-30
  ;
  Romans 16:27
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:17
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:15-16
  ;
  James 1:10-17
  ;
  1 John 1:5
  ;
  Revelation 21:23
• Topic: Angels; Morning Prayer: Hymn; Praise; Service Music for Mass: Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional)

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Roberts' Canidau y Cyssegr, 1839