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Morning Has Broken

On November 13, 2012November 13, 2012 By Sherna BhumgaraIn Music, Nature

The Red-Winged Blackbird

The Beauty of a Garden in the Morning

The Biblical Garden of Eden

Cat Stevens – “Morning Has Broken”

“Morning Has Broken” – 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 Word.

Sweet the rain’s new fall, sunlight 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 recreation of the new day.

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.

“Morning Has Broken” is a popular and well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931. The words of this hymn were written by the British author, Eleanor Farjeon and it was set originally to a traditional Gaelic tune known as ‘Bunessan.’ It shares this tune with the 19th century Christmas Carol “Child in the Manger.” It is often sung in children’s services. The song became identified with the English pop musician and folk singer, Cat Stevens, when he included a version of this hymn in his 1971 album, ” Teaser and the Firecat.” The song went on to become a phenomenal success in the U.S.A. in 1972.

In this hymn, the splendor of the morning is compared to a walk in the sunlight that lights up the exquisite, biblical garden of God – Eden. References to Eden have been found in the Book of Genesis and elsewhere in the Old Testament. The singer is so enchanted by the beauty of each new morning that he feels that each morning when he awakes, it is like his very first morning. The blackbird is one of Britain’s most vocal and most familiar birds. Its loud and beautiful warbling flute-like song can be heard in woodlands, parks and gardens most of the year round. Early morning and evening are usually the best times to hear the male blackbirds at their most lyrical, as they proclaim mates and territories from favored song posts. Each song is often two to three seconds long with a similar interval before the next burst, and is rich and mellow with a languid delivery and fluted quality. Most birds have a wide repertoire of songs and the blackbird is no exception to this rule. In short, each morning can best be described as an unparalleled gift from God – a perfect time to use fruitfully to praise the Lord with prayers and godly ways of Life.

Each morning sees the freshness of the dew-fall on the grass – as if it is a brand-new event that has occurred for the very first time. The sunshine that comes streaming in through the singer’s window, emblazons his garden with a rare beauty and unique quality. The rainfall, in the wee hours of the morning, bring refreshing showers – just as a cool breeze brings relief to a hot and still day.

Of course, there will always be gloomy and dull mornings with cloudy skies and the promise of storms, torrential rain, destruction and with it the feelings of sadness and despair. It is not the beauty of the morning that really matters – it is the fact that you are able to wake up each morning in good health and experience it at all. Be grateful for the joy of each new tomorrow – it could very well be your last. Life is just too short and unpredictable for anything else.

Live for each new tomorrow. Live for each new morning – a morning that spells new joys, new hopes, new dreams and fresh beginnings – it is truly what God, in His Infinite Wisdom, would want you to do!

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Sherna Bhumgara

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If somebody were interested to know a little bit about my personality, I would tell them that I am, first and foremost, a great music buff. As a result of my myriad interests in varied genres of music - western classical, popular, rock, world music, fusion, trance & dance music, easy listening, vocal, instrumental & a very little of jazz, I post customer reviews regularly on www.amazon.com - the online shopping store. Amazon.com is based primarily in the U.S.A. - from where I have also purchased a lot of my music CDs too. I take pleasure in announcing to you that I've received several helpful votes for my customer reviews on Amazon.com - you might care to check out my Amazon.com Profile & Reviews (via Google, for example) - these reviews could very well be useful to you too! Amongst my other hobbies, I count amongst the lot - reading, traveling, nature, cinema/movies & creative writing. Anything remotely cultural interests me greatly. Inspirational writing has helped me to appreciate Life in all its varied forms from an entirely different perspective & to analyze the complexities of human character traits & behavior much better - the study of Psychology has contributed greatly in this matter. On a personal level, one would say that I am basically a perfectionist & last but not least - a humble, caring and a responsible human being. May I take this opportunity to advice you, most sincerely - "It is important to explore & showcase your hidden talents for all the world to appreciate; it is noteworthy indeed if you can contribute something to the world; it is worthwhile to make your name memorable, as one that brought joy to others & along the way, believe me, unknown people will bless you for your sharing & caring." I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading & perusing my blogs as much as I've enjoyed contributing to them. Happy Reading & do keep in touch...!

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