E. Caswall, Tr.

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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!

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To Thee, my God above,

I cry with glowing love,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

The fairest graces spring

In hearts that ever sing,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

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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!

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When evil thoughts molest,

With this I shield my breast,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

The powers of darkness fear,

When this sweet chant they hear,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

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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!

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In Heaven’s 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!

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Be this, while life is mine,

My canticle divine,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Be this the eternal song

Through all the ages on,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

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