Singing the Living Tradition ‎#273

273. Immortal, Invisible

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise.
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as night,
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 great and to small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
all laud we would render; oh, help us to see,
'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 (alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: The Christian Spirit; God, Goddess, and Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: John Roberts's Canidau y Cyssegr, 1839