Hymns, #238

Praise of the Lord - General

Eng/Kor:238  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:German, 19th century, tr. by Edward Caswall
Music:Joseph Barnby
Meter:6.6.6.6.6.6.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 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 

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!

 
 3 

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!

 
 4 

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!

 
 5 

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!

 
 6 

Be this, while life is mine,

My canticle divine,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

Be this th' eternal song

Through all the ages long,

May Jesus Christ be praised!

 
Hymn #238