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Morning Has Broken

By Cat Stevens

1,899 views Jun 30, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Cat Stevens' 'Morning Has Broken' is a hymn-like song that celebrates the beauty of a new day as a gift from God. The lyrics draw parallels between the freshness of each morning and the original creation, expressing gratitude for nature's details like rain, dew, and birdsong. The song conveys a sense of praise and wonder, acknowledging God's hand in the daily renewal of the world. It reflects a theme of thanksgiving for creation and the simple joys of life, without focusing on specific biblical events or doctrines.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

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 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 world

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