![]() ![]() Watson, is a “springy rhythm… beautifully sustained… poem makes a delightful and charming morning hymn.” The result, according to British hymnologist J. The tune BUNESSAN demands a lesser-used poetic meter (dactylic) in threes. Farjeon received several awards for her literary efforts including the Carnegie Medal, the Hans Christian Anderson International Medal, and the Regina Medal. She was the daughter of a novelist and had around 80 works to her credit including Nursery Rhymes of London Town and The Glass Slipper. This is a rare, though not unique, example of a Christian hymn receiving acclaim through the popular media.Įleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was born in Westminster, London, England. “Morning has broken” appeared first in the USA in the Presbyterian Hymnbook (1955), but it was not until Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) sang it on his triple platinum album Teaser and the Firecat in 1971 that the song became well known and, as a result, has been included in most hymnals since that time. ![]() Percy Dearmer, editor of Songs of Praise (1931), requested a thanksgiving text from the poet Eleanor Farjeon to the lilting Gaelic tune BUNESSAN. Sometimes a melody provides the impetus for a hymn text. ![]()
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