Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #676 (2013) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8 Lyrics: 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 laud we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: Angels; God in majesty; God in mystery; God names and images of; Light; Other Saints and Festivals The Conversion of Paul; Praise; Proper 19 Year C; Proper 24 Year A; Proper 6 Year B; Providence; The Fourth Sunday before Lent Year C; The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year A Languages: English Tune Title: ST DENIO
Immortal, invisible, God only wise