1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Your great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting or 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 forever who are and will be.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Your angels adore You, all veiling their sight;
We too, God invisible, offer our praise,
O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days!
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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: | 2018 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | The Assembly at Worship: Adoration and Praise; Adoration; Praise(1 more...) |
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Name: | ST. DENIO |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Key: | G Major or modal |
Source: | Adapt. from a Welsh ballad in John Robert's Hymns of the Sanctuary, 1839 |