Laudis Corona ‎#223

223. When morning gilds the skies

1 When morning gilds the skies,
My heart, awaking cries,
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Alike at work and prayer,
To Jesus I repair;
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.

2 The sacred minster bell,
It peals o'er hill and dell,
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Oh! hark to what it sings,
As joyously it rings;
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.

3 To Thee, my God above,
I cry with glowing love:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
May Jesus Christ be praised.
The fairest graces spring,
In hearts that ever sing:
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.

4 My tongue shall never tire
Of chanting in the choir:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
May Jesus Christ be praised.
This song of sacred joy,
It never seems to cloy:
May Jesus Christ be praised,
May Jesus Christ be praised.

Text Information

• First Line: When morning gilds the skies
• Title: When morning gilds the skies
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880

Tune Information

• Name: [When morning gilds the skies]
• Composer: F. A. H.
• Key: E♭ Major