442 1.when morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries: may jesus christ be praised! alike at...
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442
1. When morning gilds the skies,
my heart awaking cries:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
his presence I would share:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
2. When sleep her peace denies,
my silent spirit sighs:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
When evil thoughts offend,
he will my soul defend:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
3. When sadness fills my mind,
a comfort here I find:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Denied some earthly bliss,
I’ll still be cheered by this:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
4. The night becomes as day
when from the heart we say:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear
when this sweet song they hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
5. In heaven’s eternal bliss
the loveliest sound is this:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth and sea and sky
From depth to height reply:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Edward Caswall 1814-1878
Translated from an anonymous German hymn of the 19th century Beim frühen Morgenlicht
Edward Caswall 1814-1878 Translated from an anonymous 19th century hymn