Morning Has Broken
Third Day 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 dewfall
On the first grass
Praise for the sweetness
Of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness
Where His feet pass

Morning has broken
Like the first dawn
Sing Hallelujah
A new day is born

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 dawn
Sing Hallelujah
A new day is born




Morning has broken
Morning has broken

Overall Meaning

Third Day's song Morning Has Broken describes the beauty and wonder of a new day. The lyrics liken the beginning of each day to the first morning of creation, with the blackbird's song and the freshness of the world. The lyrics also express gratitude and praise for the beauty that surrounds us, such as the sun's rays and the sweet rain that brings life to the garden. The repetition of "Morning has broken / Like the first dawn / Sing Hallelujah / A new day is born" emphasizes the idea of renewal and new beginnings each day, a concept that is often associated with faith and spirituality.


The song's title and lyrics are based on an old Christian hymn that was written in 1931 by Eleanor Farjeon. The hymn was originally titled "A Morning Song" and was inspired by the beauty of the English countryside. It was set to a traditional Gaelic tune called "Bunessan," which adds to the song's Celtic influence.


Line by Line Meaning

Morning has broken
The beginning of a new day has arrived


Like the first morning
The new day feels like the beginning of creation


Blackbird has spoken
Nature is awakening and beginning to make noise


Like the first bird
The sounds of nature are reminiscent of the original sounds of creation


Praise for the singing
Acknowledgement of the beauty of nature's sounds


Praise for the morning
Thankfulness for the new day and the opportunity for new beginnings


Praise for them springing
Gratitude for the new life and growth that occurs in the springtime


Fresh from the world
Renewed life and growth is just beginning


Sweet the rain's new fall
The sound and smell of new rain is refreshing and signifies new growth


Sunlit from Heaven
The sun shining through the clouds reminds us of God's presence in the world


Like the first dewfall
The new dew on the grass is a reminder of the original creation of the world


On the first grass
The new dew is a sign of new life and growth about to take place


Praise for the sweetness
Appreciation for the sweetness of life and new growth


Of the wet garden
The moisture from the rain creates lush greenery and new life


Sprung in completeness
New life and growth is starting in full force


Where His feet pass
God's presence is felt in the new creations of nature


Like the first dawn
The new day feels like the original dawn of creation


Sing Hallelujah
Rejoice in the new day and in God's creation


A new day is born
The day is beginning with fresh opportunities and new beginnings


Mine is the sunlight
Acknowledging the divine light or presence in oneself


Mine is the morning
Appreciating the new day as a gift from God


Born of the one light
The new day is a creation of God's divine light and presence


Eden saw play
A reference to the Garden of Eden and the joy and playfulness found in nature


Praise with elation
Thankfulness filled with enthusiasm and joy


Praise every morning
Gratitude and appreciation for each new day


God's recreation
Recognition of God's creative power and presence in each new day


Of the new day
Emphasizing the newness and opportunities that each new day brings


Morning has broken
The beginning of a new day has arrived


Morning has broken
The beginning of a new day has arrived




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eleanor Farjeon

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Comments from YouTube:

Glenn Stephenson

Praise with Elation! Praise every morning...God's recreation of the new day. Thank you, Third Day, for restoring my love for this hymn. Old enough to remember singing it in church. Young enough to remember hearing the former Cat Stevens sing it on the radio. I remember thinking it would be a good fit for Third Day worship. Each day is a gift handcrafted by our loving Creator.

Lor

LOVE IT!!! It sure saddened me to know that Cat abandoned his inspiration for this song after God healed him of a great illness. I continue to pray for him, and REJOICE that Mac so beautifully revivied it with his gifted voice HALELUJIA indeed!

GiGi W.

@lorluvbug
Sorry for such a late post, but I just recently found this.
He was such a talent! I wonder what hurt him so badly that he turned 180°? I pray for him as well. Y'Shuas peace to you.

Heidi Samora

LOVE it, this is such a moving song, thrilled one of my favorite bands is singing it!

Janelle Dupuis

one of my favorite bands of all time! love third day.

Girl, interrupted

How cool... I remember learning this song in school choir.. love it .. awesome choice for a cover song....cool version!

2TimothyBand

Heard this Song on the Radio one Sunday Morning as I was going to work and it was Great!  Jesus Saves.

2TimothyBand

Third Day is soooo Good. A Top 3 favorite Group. #JesusSaves

Cynthia Gindorf

I've always loved this song, and this is a great version.

Bruce7

Very nice rendition. May God's peace that passeth all understanding, ring forth....

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