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1. When morning gilds the skies,

my heart awaking cries:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Alike at work and prayer

his presence I would share:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

2. When sleep her peace denies,

my silent spirit sighs:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

When evil thoughts offend,

he will my soul defend:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

3. When sadness fills my mind,

a comfort here I find:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Denied some earthly bliss,

I’ll still be cheered by this:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

4. The night becomes as day

when from the heart we say:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

The powers of darkness fear

when this sweet song they hear:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

5. In heaven’s eternal bliss

the loveliest sound is this:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Let earth and sea and sky

From depth to height reply:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Edward Caswall 1814-1878

Translated from an anonymous German hymn of the 19th century Beim frühen Morgenlicht

Edward Caswall 1814-1878 Translated from an anonymous 19th century hymn

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