The New English Hymnal ‎#377

377. 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,
Then 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise
• Author: W. Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: ST DENIO
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Welsh song (adapted); John Roberts's Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839