Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Hymnal: The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) #32 (1973) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Approach to God The Majesty of God 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!
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)
Immortal, invisible, God only wise