Worship Supplement 2000 ‎#741

741. When Morning Gilds the Skies

1 When morning gilds the skies,
My heart awaking, cries,
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
When evening shadows fall,
Then sounds my vesper call:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

2 When mirth for music longs,
This is my song of songs:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
God’s holy house of prayer
Hath none that can compare
With "Jesus Christ be praised!"

3 Sing, sun and stars of space;
Sing, all who see His face;
Sing, "Jesus Christ be praised!"
God’s whole creation o'er,
Today and evermore,
Sing, "Jesus Christ be praised!"

Text Information

• First Line: When morning gilds the skies
• Title: When Morning Gilds the Skies
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 666 666
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Topic: Worship and Praise
• Source: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Wurzburg, 1828, abr.

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDES DOMINI
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-96
• Meter: 666 666
• Key: B♭ Major