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 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.
3 In heav'n's eternal bliss
The loveliest strain is this,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
The pow'rs of darkness fear,
When this sweet chant they hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
5 Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine,
May Jesus Christ be praised:
Be this th'eternal song,
Through all the ages on:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
