Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Hymnal: CH4 #132 (2005) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Key: A Flat Major Lyrics: 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 splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: God in mystery; Light; Providence Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)
Immortal, invisible, God only wise