Text Based On 1 Timothy Chapter 1 (KJV)
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only
wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

(Public Domain)
Words: Walter Chalmers Smith: 1824-1908
Music: John Roberts: 1822-1877
St. Denio (11.11.11.11.) v4/G

IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE, GOD ONLY WISE

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 splendor of light hideth Thee!