This time of year it's much easier to roll out of bed in the mornings, ay? The advent of spring is an awesome time of rejuvenation.
The birds are filling the air with song, and the trees, shrubs and flowers are all doing their best to out-do one another with blooms and gorgeous greenery!
This song has been blessing my heart as I start my days. It seems to come back to me each morning, and I find myself humming it throughout my work day.
- 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! - 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! - When sleep her balm denies,
My silent spirit sighs,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
When evil thoughts molest,
With this I shield my breast:
May Jesus Christ be praised! - The night becomes as day
When from the heart we say:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The pow’rs of darkness fear
When this sweet chant they hear:
May Jesus Christ be praised! - In heav’n’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! - Be this, while life is mine,
My song of love divine:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Sing this eternal song
Through all the ages long:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
I love the contrasts this song presents, the thought that our God is infinite and yet comes close enough to live in our hearts, and take in interest in each part of our lives.
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Your salty tear became blue ocean
One tiny grain of sand turning in your hand
The world in motion
You're out beyond the furthest morning star
Close enough to hold me in Your arms
Adonai, I lift up my heart and I cry
My Adonai
You are the Maker of each moment
Father of my hope and freedom
Oh, my Adonai
One timid faithful knock
Resounds upon the rock of ages
One trembling heart and soul
Becomes a servant bold and courageous
You call across the mountains and the seas
I answer from the deepest part of me
Adonai, I lift up my heart and I cry
My Adonai
You are the Maker of each moment
Father of my hope and freedom
Oh, my Adonai
From age to age You reign in Majesty
And today You're making miracles in me
Adonai, I lift up my heart and I cry
My Adonai
You are the Maker of each moment
Oh, Father of my hope and freedom
Oh, my Adonai
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