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, your great name we praise.

2.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,

Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night;

Your justice like mountains high soaring above

Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

3.

Life-giving Creator, of both great and small;

Of all life the maker, the true life of all;

We blossom, then wither, as leaves on a tree,

But you live for ever, who is and will be.

4.

Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,

Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight;

We too, God invisible, offer our praise;

O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days!