1. Praise to Christ

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.

Text Information
First Line: When morning gilds the skies
Title: Praise to Christ
Translator: E. Caswall
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Tune Information
Name: LAUDES DOMINI
Composer: J. Barnby
Meter: P. M.
Key: C Major



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