1. 442 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Caswall1814-1878 Translated from an anonymous German hymn of the 19 th century Beim frühen Morgenlicht Edward Caswall 1814-1878 Translated from an anonymous 19 th century hymn