Text:When Morning Gilds the Sky
Translator:Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
Tune:LAUDES DOMINI
Composer:Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896

687. When Morning Gilds the Sky

1 When morning gilds the sky,
Let hearts awaking cry:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In work and prayer rejoice
To sing with grateful voice:
May Jesus Christ be praised!

2 To God the Word, on high
The hosts of angels cry:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let mortals, too, employ
Their hymns of endless joy:
May Jesus Christ be praised!

3 In heav'n's eternal bliss
The loveliest strain is this:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth and sea and sky,
From depth to height, reply:
May Jesus Christ be praised!

4 Then let us join to sing
To Christ, our loving King:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song
Through all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised!

Text Information
First Line: When morning gilds the sky
Title: When Morning Gilds the Sky
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
Meter: 66 6 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Funeral: Sacraments; Burdens; Comfort (10 more...)
Source: Wach ich früh Morgens auf; Katholisches Gesangbuch, Würzburg, 1828
Tune Information
Name: LAUDES DOMINI
Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
Meter: 66 6 D
Key: B♭ Major



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