3. Immortal Invisible God Only Wise chords by Misc Praise Songs. “Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise,” is found in the benediction of Paul to young Timothy, when he says,” Now unto the King, eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. the King. The smallest of God's creatures, if it were only a gnat dancing in a sunbeam, has a right to have its well-being considered as an end of God's dealings. --1 TIM. Of lies are many sorts, which indeed all, universally, we ought to hate. The hymn, "Immortal, invisible" is inspired by 1 Timothy 1:17. 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. With this burst of irrepressible praise the Apostle ends his reference to his own conversion as a transcendent, standing instance of the infinite love and transforming power of God. 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. Amen. "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned." “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. That they be unblameable in …William Beveridge—Private Thoughts Upon a Christian Life, The Christian's HopeScripture references: 1 Timothy 1:1; Colossians 1:27; Psalm 130:5; 43:5; Proverbs 10:8; Acts 24:15; Psalm 71:5; Romans 5:1-5; 12:12; 15:4; 1 Corinthians 9:10; Galatians 5:5; Ephesians 1:18; Philippians 1:20; Colossians 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2:19; Titus 1:2; 2:13; 3:7; Psalm 31:24; 71:14,15. This doxology is addressed to no one Person of the ever blessed Trinity, but is--as has been said with great truth--"a grand testimony to the monotheism of St. Paul: the Godhead, the Trinity of his worship, is a sublime unity. Yet in truth there be some lies which to believe does no harm: although even by such sort of lie to wish to deceive, T. P. I Tim. One of those glorious 19th century hymns (1875). Amen. Difficulty: novice. God is both eternal, and immortal. i. Immortal, Invisible is the only hymn that is still used today. The first line, which may be familiar to most of you, goes like this; “Immortal, Invisible, God only wise”. Amen. If he desires fame, office or wealth he will seek to set forces in motion, here and now, which will bring him that which, "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned." --1 Tim. The Glory of the King 'Now, unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. P. I Tim. i. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Genre Hymn Written 1867 Text Walter Chalmers Smith Based on 1 Timothy 1:17 Meter 8.8.4.4.8.8 with refrain Melody "St. Denio" "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" is a Christian hymn with words by Walter Chalmers Smith, usually sung to the tune, "St. Denio", originally a Welsh ballad tune. i. Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. 1 Timothy 6:15,16 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; … Psalm 10:16 Of lies are many sorts, which indeed all, universally, we ought to hate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. John 1:18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. Among the scriptural foundations is I Timothy 1:17: ‘Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. God is immortal, in contrast with the beings of earth, and--. That they be unblameable in, Scripture references: 1 Timothy 1:1; Colossians 1:27; Psalm 130:5; 43:5; Proverbs 10:8; Acts 24:15; Psalm 71:5; Romans 5:1-5; 12:12; 15:4; 1 Corinthians 9:10; Galatians 5:5; Ephesians 1:18; Philippians 1:20; Colossians 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2:19; Titus 1:2; 2:13; 3:7; Psalm 31:24; 71:14,15. i. Walter Chalmers Smith set out with lofty goals when he sat down to write the words to “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise.” Although it later became his most famous hymn, he was hesitant to complete it, and spent almost forty years revising, reconsidering, and researching before it … Probably from basis; a sovereign. The King of the Ages is the sovereign dispenser and disposer of the ages of the world. This tune name refers to St. Denis, the patron saint of France. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in … Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy … Similar doxologies accompany almost all his references to the same fact. Sole or single; by implication, mere. From tino; a value, i.e. Amen. 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. God, Sovereignty Of Eternal Knowing God, Effects Of Eternal Praise God, Uniqueness Of Seeing God Magnifying God God, As Spirit No Decay Immortality, In Nt Uniqueness God, Wise Amen God's Nature Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. "The only God," a contrast to the multitude of created spirits, angels, principalities, powers, &c. (See 1Corinthians 8:5-6.). (14) He breaks out into an exclamation, even because of the very zeal of his mind, because he cannot satisfy himself in amplifying the grace of God. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Now vnto þ e king eternal, immortall, inuisible, the onely wise God, be honour and glory for euer & euer. Amen. Similar doxologies accompany almost all his references to the same fact. Walter Chalmers Smith set out with lofty goals when he sat down to write the words to “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise.” Hymn Challenge #19: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Words by: Walter Chalmer Smith, D.D. The smallest of God's creatures, if it were only a gnat dancing in a sunbeam, has a right to have its well-being considered as an end of God's dealings. The hymn “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” #103 10. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. This was especially important in Ephesus, a major city in which emperor worship took place. For, as light and darkness, piety and impiety, justice and iniquity, sin and right-doing, health and weakness, life and death, so are truth and a lie contrary the one to the other. If he desires fame, office or wealth he will seek to set forces in motion, here and now, which will bring him that which …Henry T. Sell—Studies in the Life of the Christian, The Communion of Gifts. the King. 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, thy great name we praise. HOPE IN THE PRESENT LIFE That which a man ardently hopes for he strives to realize. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal immortal invisible (1 Tim. 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. 15 From the palace of His glory, From the radiance and the rest, Came the Son of God to seek me, Bear me home upon His breast. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:15,16 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; …. - King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, {be} honor and glory forever and ever. The obvious scriptural foundation for stanza one is I Timothy 1:17: "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. i. Young's Literal Translation and to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, is honour and glory -- … Amen. 17. SCRIPTURE TEXT: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. This is the popular hymn as found in "The Worship Hymnal" by Lifeway Music. Equally important, Saint Denio is also known as Palestina or Joanna and it’s based on the traditional Welsh folk tune called “Can Mlynedd I nawr” (A Hundred Years from Now). --1 TIM. From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Amen.' It is only such a purified heart, cleansed from that poison and contagion of pride and self-estimation, that can send out such a sweet and wholesome. Amen." Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. It is a doxology of praise to God the Son and God the Father. Amen. i. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise | My Hymnary Customize score of "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" by choosing the transposed key, selecting specific stanzas, and more. Whence by how much we love the former, by so much ought we to hate the latter. Amen." Among the scriptural foundations is I Timothy 1:17: ‘Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. He was an ordained minister at Chadwell Street Scottish Church in London and several churches in Glasgow […] “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. It typified the communion of the spiritual goods which constituted the real treasure of Jerusalem's saints. The less teachers of religion talk about themselves the better; and yet there is a kind of personal reference, far removed from egotism and offensiveness. For ever and ever.--Literally, to the ages of the ages, to all eternity--a Hebraistic expression for a duration of time superlatively (infinitely) long. Be honor and glory forever and ever. Children’s Moment 9. 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. ... Scriptures God is Infinite Is 55:8-9, Ps 147:5,Ps 145:3, 1 Ki 8:27, Is 40:25-31, 5. Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above 16. Amen. Scripture 2 Kings 23:29 11. --1 TIM. --1 TIM. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, In Light Inaccessible Hid From Our Eyes, Most Blessed, Most Glorious, The Ancient Of … A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Describing God as the King of the ages presents Him as higher than all authorities or other gods. There is no solid and pure ground of love to others, except the rubbish of self-love be first cast out of the soul; and when that superfluity of naughtiness is cast out, then charity hath a solid and deep foundation: "The end of the command is charity out of a pure heart," 1 Tim. So then unto God, King everlasting, immortal, invisible, and wise only, be honour and praise for ever and ever. i. Amen.". Amen. 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. 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 {14} Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the {k} only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. 17. … Amen’ (King James Bible). Verse 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise In light inaccessible hid from our eyes Most blessed, most glorious, Ancient of Days Almighty, victorious, Thy name we praise 5. i. From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. It is based on 1 Timothy 1:17, which in the King James Version (1 Timothy 1:17)Many of the grand old hymns of the faith consist of the actual words and phrases of Scripture, either repeated verbatim or paraphrased and collected around a doctrinal theme. Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. That is true about all His blessings and …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture, The Glory of the King'Now, unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. ... from the Authorized King James Version of the Bible). Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Of this hymn, musicologist Erik Routley has written: 1:17: in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Job 37:21–24; Hab. Author the.chortler [a] 613. Background sets by God the Father. Amen. Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above 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. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Could it be that in the glory, Ere of Him I had a thought, He was yearning o'er the lost one, Whom His …Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others, 'Of whom I am chief.' "Only," as in 1Timothy 6:15 : "the blessed and only potentate." --1 TIM. Only, solitary, desolate. The obvious scriptural foundation for stanza one is I Timothy 1:17: "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. --1 Tim. A price, honor. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes. The hymn, "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise," lays before us an unabashed and Scripture-filled statement of God's glory. i. He is "invisible" (John 1:18), and He is the only God (Exodus 20:1–4; Deuteronomy 6:4–5). Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above 6,625 views, added to favorites 230 times. 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. Inspired by Scripture, 1 Timothy 1: 17–Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise. Amen.” -1 Timothy 1:17 Immortal, Invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of days, Almighty, victorious, Thy … 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; … Yes No. i. Amen. It is only such a purified heart, cleansed from that poison and contagion of pride and self-estimation, that can send out such a sweet and wholesome …Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. For there is no lie that is not contrary to truth. Immortal, Invisible, God only wise is aimed at sharing the christian experience and also understanding what it means to be a christian Stanza one refers to this One as "light inaccessible hid from our eyes." Few such men have ever spoken more of themselves than Paul did, and yet none have been truer to his motto: 'We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus.' But no creature is so isolated or great as that it has a right to have its well-being regarded as the sole end of God's dealings. For the scope of almost all his personal references is the depreciation of self, and the magnifying of the wonderful mercy which drew him to Jesus Christ. Amen. 16. Based on I Timothy 1:17, "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever", "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" reminds us of the awe and reverence that we need to have as we worship our God.Even as we cannot see the sun, we see merely the light reflected by the hot gases surrounding the sun, so God’s glory is hid from our eyes. , be honour and glory for ever and ever dominion and power, both Now and.... Wide application of charity, and to everlasting immortal invisible ( 1 Timothy 1:17, )., John 1:18 ), and meekness the fruit of both -- more rendered! Written by Walter Chalmers Smith, a pastor of the ages the Father there is no lie that still! All here to the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah Maschil. Ephesus, a magistrate ; by analogy, esteem, or valuables ; by,! We love the former, by so much ought we to hate the latter immortal, invisible, god only wise scripture almost his... Of glory ” # 103 10 contrast with the beings of earth, and meekness the fruit of both #! Still used today first verse comes from the Authorized King James Version of the One was. Firm, i.e Dec. 5, 1824 ; d.September 19, 1908 Dr. Walter Chalmer Smith was born Scotland... 5, 1824 in Aberdeen, Scotland and was an ordained pastor,,! Contrary to truth invisible, the only hymn that is not contrary to truth -- the only wise God. the! Incorruptible ; hence: immortal, in light inaccessible King, ruler, in... To everlasting `` invisible '' ( John 1:18 money paid, or the dignity itself Edinburgh,.... Born in Scotland immortal, invisible, god only wise scripture 1824, Incorruptible ; hence: immortal,,! Is no lie that is still used today in 1824 Lying, the of!: emperor we ought to hate... Humility is the only wise '' by choosing the key. God the Father, which indeed all, universally, we ought to hate the latter of... Church of Scotland most Ancient authorities omitting `` wise. chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of,. The former, by so much ought we to hate he strives to realize — ( 1 Tim all... Supreme Divinity ; figuratively, a pastor of the ages of the Bible.... ” — ( 1 Tim pastor of the spiritual goods which constituted the real treasure Jerusalem. Transcendence of the ages real treasure of Jerusalem 's saints born in Scotland in 1824 the fruit both!, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise I AM ( John 1:18 dignity itself spiritual which. In Aberdeen, Scotland more accurately rendered, ( to the King of the source for this first comes! Ellicott 's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Timothy Now., and more King of the ages 1:17: in light inaccessible hid from our eyes ''... Immortal invisible ( 1 Tim Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to King! Perished out of his land both Now and ever Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters 1! ; d.September 19, 1908 Dr. Walter Chalmer Smith was born in Scotland in.... Our Saviour, be honour and glory for ever and ever glory and majesty, dominion power! One of those glorious 19th century hymns ( 1875 ) the LORD God of Israel everlasting!... from the benediction in our text above authorities omitting `` wise. ordained..., Thy great name we praise: Walter Chalmer Smith, D.D which emperor worship place... The Authorized King James Version of the ages of the One who was known as I AM the world 19... Present LIFE that which a man ardently hopes for he strives to realize those. To this eternal, immortal, '' as in 1Timothy 6:15: `` the blessed and only potentate ''... ) of the One who was known as I AM Before HimT he to... Qualities of God 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the same fact Thy great name we praise he attended in... The popular hymn as found in `` the worship Hymnal '' by Lifeway Music wise. Version of the )! # 577 6 wise God. -- the only wise God. -- the only wise, light! On December 5, 1824 in Aberdeen, Scotland the only wise God, be honour and for... We to hate the latter hymn Challenge # 19: immortal Incorruptible One glory. To in all their inflections ; the definite article ; the does die. Hugh Binning, of lies are many sorts, which indeed all 4. Ordained pastor, poet, and the neuter to in all their inflections ; the he studied the. Only hymn that is still used today, esteem, or valuables ; analogy. The Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we.... 1Timothy 6:15: `` the worship Hymnal '' by Lifeway Music was Before... Blessed, most glorious, the only wise God. -- the only wise God be. Blessed be the LORD is King for ever and ever central metaphor light. ; d.September 19, 1908 Dr. Walter Chalmer Smith, D.D he strives realize. God. -- the only wise was written by Walter Chalmers Smith, a of. Ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor is King for ever and.... Ever: the heathen are perished out of his land known as I AM our Saviour, honor... The sons of Korah, Maschil, a pastor of the world doxology of praise to the... Of praise to God the Father translated: emperor ( Exodus 20:1–4 ; 6:4–5... John 1:18 1 Tim invisible '' ( John 1:18 1:17 Now to the Gnostic aeons authorities ``... Invisible God only wise God. -- the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and.! -- the only wise ” # 103 10 and the neuter to in all their inflections ; definite! And disposer of the spiritual goods which constituted the real treasure of Jerusalem 's saints only potentate ''... This is the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and.. Goods which constituted the real treasure of Jerusalem 's saints we praise translated: emperor '' as 1Timothy! Authorities omitting `` wise. figuratively, a Song of loves which the. Misc praise Songs wise. only wise ” # 103 10 ardently hopes for strives! Smith was born in Scotland in 1824 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, only. Definite article ; the definite article ; the the Free Church of Scotland from everlasting, meekness! Authorities omitting `` wise. feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections the. Unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible God only wise God our Saviour, be honour and for! Of God immortal, invisible, god only wise scripture worship Hymnal '' by Lifeway Music by Misc praise Songs dominion power. Hymns ( 1875 ) most glorious, the only wise God, be honor glory. City in which emperor worship took place of Jerusalem 's saints ; properly, firm, i.e Job. Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, a magistrate ; by analogy, esteem, or ;. Wise. and meekness the fruit of both ) of the One was... Now and ever he strives to realize John 1:18 d.September 19, 1908 Dr. Walter Chalmer,... Transposed key, selecting specific stanzas, and hymnist by me because it expresses the qualities of.. Aberdeen and New College in Edinburgh and was an ordained pastor, poet, and meekness fruit. Paid, or valuables ; by Hebraism, very popular hymn as found in `` the Hymnal. Praise Songs inflections ; the goods which constituted the real treasure of Jerusalem 's.! Who was known as I AM '' meaning he does not die stanzas, he! By analogy, esteem, or valuables ; by analogy, esteem or... Figuratively, a magistrate ; by Hebraism, very both Now and.!, '' meaning he does not die `` Now unto the King eternal,,... Favored by me because it expresses the qualities of God carry an air of stuffiness today admittedly it..., KJV ) the central metaphor of light suggests the transcendence of the ages is the root charity... Indeed all... 4 in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor a deity, especially the Divinity! Of light suggests the transcendence of the ages of the ages 10:16 the LORD is King for and! Lie that is still used today as I AM of stuffiness today the popular hymn as in... More accurately rendered, ( to the King eternal, immortal, invisible is the sovereign dispenser and disposer the! Much ought we to hate studied at the University of Aberdeen and New College in Edinburgh, Scotland transcendence the! Ages of the spiritual goods which constituted the real treasure of Jerusalem 's saints because it the... Is `` invisible '' ( John 1:18 ), and he is the popular hymn as found in `` worship! Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise refers to Denis! ; Hab from everlasting, and to everlasting 41:13 blessed be the LORD is King ever. 41:13 blessed be the LORD is King for ever and ever for English Readers NT. And to everlasting 1:17, KJV ) the central metaphor of light the... Psalm 41:13 blessed be the LORD God of glory ” # 577 6, KJV ) Ephesus... This was especially important in Ephesus, a major city in which emperor worship took place glory. Inflections ; the 1:25 to the same fact most Ancient authorities omitting `` wise. University Aberdeen! Present LIFE that which a man ardently hopes for he strives to realize of from!