The Voice of Praise ‎#139

139. 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 To Thee, O God, above,
I cry with glowing love,
May Jesus Christ be praised:
This song of sacred joy,
It never seems to cloy:
May Jesus Christ be praised.

3 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.

4 Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine:
May Jesus Christ be praised:
Be this th' eternal song,
Thro' all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised.

Text Information

• First Line: When morning gilds the skies
• Title: When Morning Gilds the Skies
• Author: Edward Caswall
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [When morning gilds the skies]
• Composer: Joseph Barnby
• Key: C Major