The Worshipbook ‎#433

433. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

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 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Title: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
• Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1867, 1884, alt.)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:8-10
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Civil Year: New Year; Other Observances: Reformation Day

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Welsh folk song; Adapted as hymn tune, 1839