Morning Has Broken
The Chieftains Lyrics


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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 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 say 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 world

Overall Meaning

The Chieftains' "Morning has broken" is a beautiful and inspiring hymn that celebrates the new day and the glory of creation. The opening lines "Morning has broken, like the first morning, blackbird has spoken, like the first bird" describe the beauty and freshness of the dawn as the blackbird sings for the first time in the day. The song acknowledges and praises the new day as a fresh start, a new beginning.


Throughout the song, the lyrics praise the beauty of God's creation and give thanks for the sunlight, rain and dew that bring new life to the world. The line "Praise for them springing, fresh from the world" beautifully acknowledges the new growth and rebirth that comes with each new day.


The ending lines of the song declare that the morning is a time to praise and be grateful for God's recreation of the new day. The repetition of the opening verses illustrates the cyclical nature of life and the beauty of a new beginning each morning.


Line by Line Meaning

Morning has broken
The dawn of a new day has arrived


Like the first morning
It feels like a new beginning, just like the first morning in the world


Blackbird has spoken
The sound of a bird is heard, signifying the start of a new day


Like the first bird
The bird song is as fresh and new as the first song ever sung by birds


Praise for the singing
Let us appreciate the beauty of the sound of nature awakening


Praise for the morning
Let us give thanks for the gift of a new day


Praise for them springing
Let us celebrate the new life that emerges with the new day


Fresh from the world
This new life comes directly from the source of all creation


Sweet, the rain's new fall
The new rain is refreshing and gentle


Sunlit from heaven
The sun's rays shine down from the sky


Like the first dew fall
The dew is as pure and untouched as the first ever dewfall


On the first grass
The new growth of grass is a symbol of rebirth and renewal


Praise for the sweetness
Let us give thanks for the pleasant smell and taste of nature


Of the wet garden
The garden is full of new life, and everything is damp and fresh


Sprung in completeness
Every aspect of this new life is complete and perfect in its own way


Where His feet pass
This newfound perfection reflects the presence of God


Mine is the sunlight
I feel the warmth and light of the sun on my skin


Mine is the morning
I own this morning, it belongs to me


Born of the one light
This new life is created by the same force that powers the sun


Eden say play
This new life is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated, just as life in Eden was


Praise with elation
Let us give thanks with great joy and enthusiasm


Praise every morning
We should make giving thanks for each new day a daily habit


God's recreation of the new day
We can see God's hand in the constant renewal and rebirth of the world with each new day




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK STEVENS

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