The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#263

263. 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,
Then wither and perish; but naught changeth Thee.

4 Thou reignest in glory, Thou rulest in light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render; O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter Chambers Smith (1867; alt. 1987)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36
  ;
  Daniel 7:9
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: God: Nature of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: G Major
• Source: Welsh folk melody; adapted in Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839