The New Church Hymnal ‎#34

34. May Jesus Christ Be Praised

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 The night becomes as day,
When from the heart we say
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The pow'rs of darkness fear,
When this sweet chant they hear,
May Jesus Christ be praised!

4 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!

Text Information

• First Line: When morning gilds the skies
• Title: May Jesus Christ Be Praised
• Translator: Edward Caswall
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: God: The Son; Evening hymns; Morning Hymns; Praise
• Source: German Hymn

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDES DOMINI
• Composer: Joseph Barnby
• Key: C Major