Moravian Book of Worship ‎#457

457. Immortal, Invisible

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 like leaves on the tree,
but you live forever who was and will be.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
your angels adore you, all veiling their sight;
all praise we would render, O 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
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1867, alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:1-3
  ;
  Isaiah 40:27-31
  ;
  Isaiah 60:19-20
  ;
  2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:12-17
• Topic: Father and Creator; God; God--Majesty and greatness of; God--Nature of

Tune Information

• Name: JOANNA (ST. DENIO)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Welsh Hymn melody (c. 1810)