Lyrics written by: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965)
Tune: Bunessan (Gaelic melody)
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
Word!
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from
Heaven,
Like the first dew fall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet
garden,
Sprung in completeness where his feet
pass
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning
Born of the one light Eden saw play!
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God’s re-creation of the new day!
This hymn was penned in 1922. The tune Bunnesan, is a Gaelic tune commonly used for the hymns Child in the Manger, Infant of Mary and This Day God Gives Me. It’s been performed by artists Cat Stevens, Judy Collins, Neil Diamond, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Rogers and Roger Whitaker.
Source: Wikipedia
Hello.
I’m a believer of mixed background, including Scottish, Welsh, English…
Just finished listening to a new CD – Celtic Glory, which is very enjoyable but has no lyrics printed. In looking for lyrics to some of the melodies, I came upon your site.
May I save from your site to our computer (personal use only)?
Please let me know. Thank you.
By: Gail on November 16, 2008
at 1:26 am
Hi Gail,
Please feel free to do so. As far as I know, the lyrics are public domain.
By: celticanglican on November 16, 2008
at 6:21 am