Morning Has Broken
2nd Chapter Of Acts Lyrics
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Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the 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
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
The song Morning Has Broken by 2nd Chapter Of Acts is a beautiful rendition of the hymn by the same name, penned by Eleanor Farjeon. The lyrics speak of the beauty and wonder of the morning, referencing the first morning when the world was created. The blackbird is used as a symbol of the start of the day, its song signifying the beginning of a new day. The lyrics then go on to praise the singing and beauty of the morning, as well as the new life that springs forth with it.
The rain is also seen as a symbol of new growth and renewal, with the sweet smell of the rain bringing new life to the earth. The dew on the grass is also seen as a symbol of renewal, with the first dew fall on the first grass signifying the start of a new day. The sweetness of the wet garden is praised, as it is a symbol of completeness, with every aspect of creation coming together to form a beautiful whole.
The last stanza speaks of the singer's ownership of the morning, the sunlight and every aspect of the new day. It references the biblical account of creation, with Eden being the birthplace of the first light. Finally, the singer praises God for His recreation of the new day, bringing forth new life and new opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning has broken, like the first morning
The morning has begun just like it did when it was first created
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
The first bird has started to sing just like it did when it was first created
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
We should be grateful for the beauty of the music and the start of a new day
Praise for the springing fresh from the word
We should be thankful for the rebirth of the world that comes from the word of God
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
The rainfall is delightful and pure, radiating light from the sky
Like the first dew fall, on the first grass
The dew is settling softly on the green grass, just like it did when it was first created
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
We should appreciate the joyful and refreshing nature of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
In everything that has sprung up, there is a sense of completeness in the footprints of God
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
The sunlight and the morning belong to me, given by the one light that created everything
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Everything that exists was born of the same light that shone in the Garden of Eden
Praise with elation, praise every morning
We should give thanks with great happiness and praise every single morning
God's recreation of the new day
God has created a brand new day for us to be alive and experience his beauty once again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eleanor Farjeon, Yusuf Islam
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