African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#71

71. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, O 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, 1824-1908
• Meter: 11 11.11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: God the Father: Majesty and Power; Faith; God: Eternity and Power

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Meter: 11 11.11 11
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Welsh Melody; John Roberts' Canaidau y Cyssegr, 1839