Morning Has Broken Cat Stevens Song
Morning has broken is a christian hymn first published in 1931.
Morning has broken cat stevens song. Words by eleanor farjeon arrangement by cat stevens morning has broken like the first morning blackbird has spoken like the first bird praise for the singing praise for the morning praise for them springing fresh from the world sweet the rain s new fall sunlit from heaven like the first dewfall on the first grass praise. It has words by english author eleanor farjeon and was inspired by the village of alfriston in east sussex then set to a traditional scottish gaelic tune bunessan. It is often sung in children s services and in funeral services. English pop musician and folk singer cat stevens included a version on his album teaser and the.
Thus incidences like the rain s new fall first dew fall on the first grass and god s recreation in general are recognized.