Lutheran Worship ‎#451

451. 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,
Not 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;
To 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, enveiling their sight.
All laud we would render; oh, 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 (alt.)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Praise and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: G Major
• Source: Welsh folk tune
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1969 Concordia Publishing House.