Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#96

96. When morning gilds the skies

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

2 Whene'er the sweet church bell
Peals over hill and dell,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
O hark to what it sings,
As joyously it rings,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

3 When sleep her balm denies,
My silent spirit sighs,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
When evil thoughts molest,
With this I shield my breast,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

4 Does sadness fill my mind?
A solace here I find,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Or fades my earthly bliss?
My comfort still is this,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

5 In heaven's eternal bliss
The loveliest strain is this,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
The powers of darkness fear
When this sweet chant they hear,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

6 To God, the Word, on high,
The host of angels cry,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Let mortals, too, upraise
Their voice in hymns of praise;
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

7 Let earth's wide circle round
In joyful notes resound,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Let air and sea and sky,
From depth to height, reply,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

8 Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Be this the eternal song
Through all the ages on,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

Text Information

• First Line: When morning gilds the skies
• Author: Unknown
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Refrain First Line: "May Jesus Christ be praised!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Our Solace; Christ: Praise to; The Godhead: The Son; Praise: To Christ
• Source: German

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDES DOMINI
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6
• Key: C Major