Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: RS1996 #858 (1996) Meter: 6.6.6 D 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 God, the Word, on high
The hosts of angels cry:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Let mortals, too, upraise
Their voice in hymns of praise:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
3 Let earth's wide circle round
In joyful notes resound:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
Let air, and sea, and sky,
From depth to height, reply:
"May Jesus Christ be praised!"
4 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: Jesus Christ; Morning; Morning; Praise Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI
When Morning Gilds the Skies