WHEN MORNING GILDS THE SKIES

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

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

When sleep her balm denies
My silent Spirit sighs
May Jesus Christ be praised
When evil thoughts molest
With this I shield my breast
May Jesus Christ be praised

The night becomes as day
When from the heart we say
May Jesus Christ be praised
The powers of darkness fear
When this sweet chant they hear
May Jesus Christ be praised

In heaven is eternal bliss
The loveliest strain is this
May Jesus Christ be praised
Let earth and sea and sky
From depth to height reply
May Jesus Christ be praised

Be this while life is mine
My song of love divine
May Jesus Christ be praised
Sing this eternal song
Through all the ages long
May Jesus Christ be praised