Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship ‎#46

46. 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,
and wither and perish-—but naught changeth thee.

4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of 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 Chalmers Smith (1867)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Gathering Songs: Songs About God; Praise and Thanksgiving: Songs for Praising the Father; The Going Forth: Recessional Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Harmonizer: John Roberts (1839)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: G Major