Walter Chalmers Smith - Immortal Invisible God Only Wise

      Words by: Walter Chalmers Smith
Music: An old Welsh Tune (St Denio)
(6/8 time)

[Verse 1]
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Immortal, invisible, God only  wise
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In light inaccessible, hid from our eyes
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Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days
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Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we  praise

[Verse 2]
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Unresting, unhasting and silent as light
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Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in  might
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Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
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Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love

[Verse 3]
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To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small
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In all life Thou livest, the true life of  all
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We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree
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And whither and perish but naught changeth Thee

[Verse 4]
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Great Father of glory, pure Father of light
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Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight
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All praise we would render; O help us to see
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‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!