Words by: Walter Chalmers Smith
Music: An old Welsh Tune (St Denio)
(6/8 time)
[Verse 1]
C D C G
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
C D C G
In light inaccessible, hid from our eyes
G Em G D
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days
C D C G
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise
[Verse 2]
C D C G
Unresting, unhasting and silent as light
C D C G
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might
G Em G D
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
C D C G
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love
[Verse 3]
C D C G
To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small
C D C G
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all
G Em G D
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree
C D C G
And whither and perish but naught changeth Thee
[Verse 4]
C D C G
Great Father of glory, pure Father of light
C D C G
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight
G Em G D
All praise we would render; O help us to see
C D C G
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!