Author: E. Caswall Hymnal: Laudes Domini #1 (1890) First Line: When morning gilds the skies Lyrics: 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 When evil thoughts molest,
With this I shield my breast:
May Jesus Christ be praised:
The powers of darkness fear,
When this sweet chant I hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
5 When sleep her balm denies,
My silent spirit sighs,
May Jesus Christ be praised:
The night becomes as day,
When from the heart we say,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
6 Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine:
May Jesus Christ be praised:
Be this the eternal song,
Through all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised. Topics: Joy; Morning Worship; Opening of Service; Joy; Morning Worship; Opening of Service Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI
Praise to Christ