
May Jesus Christ Be Praised
Aaron Shust
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Tom : G
G C D G C D
When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised;
G C D G C D
Alike at work and prayer, to Jesus I repair:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised.
[Verse 2]
G C D G C D
The night becomes as day, when from the heart we say:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised;
G C D G C D
The powers of darkness fear, when this sweet chant they hear:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised.
[Chorus]
C G Em D
Jesus, You are Holy!
C G D
Jesus, be praised
C G Em D
Jesus, You are Holy!
C G D
Jesus, be praised
[Verse 3]
G C D G C D
Sing suns and stars of space, sing ye that see His face:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised;
G C D G C D
Sing this Eternal Song, through all the Ages long:
C D G
May Jesus Christ be praised.
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