Sitting with my 91 year old dying mum, she loved this hymn. She led a good life raising 6 of us on very little. Such a hard worker. Feel so lonely right now.
Stay strong, some take us with them. It reminds me of Primary school, we used to sing it in morning sunshine, we watched a female teacher because she would start visibly crying, on grown up chairs down the side of the hall, we on the wooden floor, multi purposed hall: dining room, film showing room, assembly - another world.
Thanking my dad for playing these to us when we were tots. All I have are joy and happy childhood memories. Dad is 90, and mom is 90. Married from age 19. ❤❤❤❤
brings back memories of my family. Lost my sister to cancer in 94, lost brother to heart attack in 97, lost dad in 2000, heart attack. Baby brother in 1958. Not many left. hope there is a Heaven. I hope to see them.
we don't think of passing when we're 20yo we think instead that we'll live forever. not realizing at the time that life is very, VERY short for ALL of us. I too being 79yo now have a long list of passing's within the family. Thus if you don't wanna see that the choice is to die young. I doubt there's a Heaven but one never knows. I personally believe that there's meaning to life and that Soul is empowered via the quantum world of which we know virtually almost nothing.
Growing up I never knew how lucky I was to have all my siblings and parents living in the same household listening and singing this beautiful song together. I’m so grateful for those beautiful memories I’ll cherish forever ❤
What a beautiful song from a beautiful musician, I'm very proud of myself that I have knowledge of such great music that today's kids have no idea about. I wish I could make music like this🎵🎶🎼🎸
So sorry for your loss. I still cry for my father's passing since 1995. Grieving is different for everyone. Think of the good times you shared with your mother.
This song was playing on the car radio when my bride was being driven to the chapel. Her brother in law, driving the car, told her it was the last song she’d listen to as a single lass. 48 years later it’s still the last song she heard as a single girl. We both relive the long ago joy of that day and our wonderful life together whenever we hear it.
Oh you mean Yusuf Islam? Fair enough. I suppose that ninny will always be Lew Alcindor, or The Greatest will always be Cassius Clay to some snowflakes out there
How confident and clever that Cat Stevens was able to record this venerable hymn and resend it into a world so desperate for God's light. Sometimes, on the most mundane of workdays, as I lock my front door or start my car, this tune pierces into my routine and makes me realize that each day is a blessing from our heavenly father.
Praise to the Heavenly Father! Especially as we are in the holiday season and with all the hate, poverty, and suffering going on we need to let God know that we still need him, Amen! God Bless!
We HAD TO learn this song and sing in school lesson. Now I think.. this music teacher was former a realllye Hippie xD It was a ritual.. and.. the housemartins, caravan of love... And so on In a last school before going to daily work in the grey and boring 🌍 Matrix called "Germany"? Oh holy God .. Because of that I never wanted a stupid house and a f*cking job daily xD Oh I'm happy now!! I will do my life with 49.. travelling around the world and living in an old scrap car YES!! Now the whole Scheisse:-) makes a sense!! Thank you, mr. ...( Oh. Forgot your name. ). It was about 1993... **Chichi
It's actually a hymn. It's in the Presbyterian Hymnal. It's a Gaelic melody arranged by Dale Grotenhuis in 1985. The words were written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931.
I did NOT know that, Sandy. And yes I miss ALL our parents & the things we never got to say to them regarding how MUCH we learned about life. From them. Also please listen to Mike & the mechanics.. "The Living Years" here on youtube.
It kind of breaks my heart that this song won't be part of the next generation's early memories. I used to hear this song on the radio all the time, and it always filled me with happiness, hope and optimism. This song gently taught me something about peace and love and appreciation for the highest qualities of human life and helped set a direction for me in my most impressionable youth. I hope people never stop enjoying this masterpiece.
I feel sorry for many things but they have their own beautiful songs too. Start checking them out. I finally started looking for them. You'll feel better for our young people ❤️
My mother wanted this tune at her funeral and asked me years ago to play it on the bagpipes, which I'd often pipe for her. It went well on the pipes down at the cemetary. She loved birds and trees.
I totally agree.... unfortunately he dared approve the fatwa condemnin to death Salman Rushdie. You Can be a genius.... Bring fabulous emotions to the World and be man without conscience and Heart.....the ego is the motor of creation...( Not only..of cour...se)
Yes...that whole fatwa thing was too stupid ! Let's hope he has recovered from all that nonsense. I so loved him 50 years ago ♡ I suppose dear Rick Wakeman arranged the music if he was playing piano ♡
WOW. I was just thinking on how we used to sing this at the Methodist church where I grew up back in the day. Then I scrolled down and saw your post.... Whenever I go outside in the morning in spring (I live in rural Iowa) and the Redwing Blackbird is chirping it brings this song, and what it means, back to my memory. Good vibes to Grandpa and you.
I am from Mexico. My husband likes Cat's lyrics. I started listening to his songs since I was 33 years old. "Morning has broken " is really a great prayer!!!❤
The lyrics - all of them - were written by Eleanor Farjeon. Her family kindly allowed Cat Stevens to record this hymn - set to a traditional Celtic tune - after Eleanor’s death.
Just looking at the bigger picture. The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.
I was 16 when I first heard this song, I was wanting to end my life that day, if I had not heard this song I would not be here listening to it at 62 ❤️ it cheers my soul and gives me energy to be happy.
Great that u r still hear sometimes god i buzzy give him some time i had hard times too but then there is a small sign like smile from a nice Person or maby u played logo and u win a lill price buts a smile if understand what i mean😊 take care and stay alive ok
I listened to his music when I was in Nam. While others were into hard acid rock I was mellowing out and keeping my sanity thanks to Yusuf. Love everything he has ever done.
Thank you for your service. Great choice in song and sound decision considering your location. Grace, blessings and love your was to have you come home. I wrote a poem called "A Soldiers Heart".
@@JimDueker 2021-1972=49 years, 49 yrs+ 16yrs = 65yrs , not 74. You must've been at least 25 when the song came out. Not dissing you just putting my math there.
One of the most beautiful British hymns ever written - all children growing up leaning this hymn. Eleanor Farjeon who wrote this will be remembered forever for this one song sung to the gorgeous scottish air.
Dear Ryan, I'm so sorry. She must have been a beautiful woman that you'd write this and play this song for her on your guitar. Peace and comfort to you.
Elizabeth deVries Thank you very much Elizabeth. She was a really special person who was loved by many. We were always very close and had a lot in common, such as taste in music. She was a strong Christian for most of her life and had no doubt about where she was going and that gave her peace and comfort right to the end. She was the bravest and strongest person I've ever known and I can't wait to see her again one day when it's my time.
Ryan Haydon si tu madrecita linda amaba ésta canción es por que poseía un alma cristalina, un abrazo a ti. Lamento no poder escribir correctamente tu idioma para que entiendas mis palabras.
I truly believe with all my heart, you are the most gorgeous man I ever did see!!! Your music is just as awesome today as it was in the 70's! This song says a lot that takes me back! I do hope your well in this day and time we're living in! Selah
When my mum passed this was one of the hymns that was sung in a very small church which held about 20 max. Unfortunately the piano was broken so we all sung it in acapella. It still to this day brings tears. It brought a lot more on the day.
A totally unconditional piece of art. To all the faithful or all those who find their joy from their own souls, it reminds us that life is good, the universe is beautiful and we have a right to be here. When we share this with our families, communities and strangers, without prejudice, we shine just a little better. Thank you Yusuf, I am grateful.
My dear friend Amy loved Cat Stevens, especially this song. She passed last March. She is deeply missed by all. I can't hear any Cat Stevens music without thinking of her
This Song was played on the funeral of my fahter. He died beacuse of a sudden heart failure on new year's eve in 2017. Sometimes i just listen to this Song and remember him. Have a nice day folks. Stay save
I miss some of my old folks too or my two best friends from school who didn't even make it to 50 🌹🌹🌹 Sometimes in the evening when it's quiet, I light candle, or listen to very soft music and talk to them and smile. I don't have to tell this to anyone 🌹🌞🌹🙏
Lyrics: 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 rains 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 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
Thank you very much for supplying the lyrics. Hearing this song takes me back to early ’70s first, second and third grade. The teacher, Ron Ziegler (nicknamed ’Padre’ - his middle name) would lead us in singing this in Chapel, at least twice a week at Aldersgate, a Methodist school.
We sang this together in school too,when we were about 8 years old. I think that must have made us third grade,but that was in about 1973 and in those days the American system system wasn't used on this side of the Atlantic. Nowadays I believe they call it Year 1,Year 2,Year 3,and so on. At the same time this song was played on the radio,and I remember my Dad singing "Morning has broken...into five pieces," along to it as he made us breakfast and got us ready for school.
Timeless, simple, ageless, true. For me, so many memories here-- young teens, high school, the world was big, possibilities endless, carefree time. Later in life, would sing this wonderful hymn at Mass many happy, prayerful times. So dear. Thank you for posting this 👑✝️🕊️
My grandmother introduced me to this song long ago (I'm 33), she just passed away last week and I will always feel her presents listening to this song :)
Can’t find a more beautiful song. You are so awesome Cat Stevens. My older brother got me listening to you when I was a little girl. Never forgot you and never will. Your songs touch hearts and souls like no other. God bless and keep you always. ❤❤
I listen to this song every morning! It's become like a mantra for me. It's a small song, yet it has such a beautiful message. The lyrics AND music are lovely!
For some unbeknownst reason this beautiful hymn, Morning has Broken started playing in my head, out of the blue. I haven’t been in contact with my spiritual side for quite sometime, due to anxiety and stress. I’m 51 now. But when this song started playing, I had flashbacks from my primary school, when I was growing up, sitting down on chairs with my classmates in assembly, and our Italian music teacher was playing this hymn on her piano, and we were all singing along before starting classes for the day. And that’s when I remembered other flashbacks, remembering my mum singing this hymn in mass, in our local church, on a Saturday evening, and I was sitting alongside her on the wooden bench with a hymn book to read. Also, I could hear my sisters voice, singing this hymn to me. Both my mum and sister passed away in 2011 and 2012, but I haven’t felt them so close for a while, until now. And whenever I look up at the North Star at night, I think of them and other love ones now passed. Our body is on loan to us, and we walk the terrain on earth with limited time, and one by one, we lose the people we love, until that moment, it’s our time to leave this earth for the stars. As I recall, what my sister said to me before she died. We come from carbon, and when it’s our time, we go back to carbon, and live amongst the stars. ⭐️ 💫
My fun story: after my dad died joked to my brother that I wanted this song played at the church(catholic church won't have this song). My family in ireland had the "months mind mass" (1 month anniversary) for my dad at their village Irish language church. I watched online. And this was the opening song. Very beautiful, based on an old Gaelic hymn.
Hugs to you, fellow Jennifer. My dad is currently battling terminal leukemia and introduced me to Cat Stevens when I was tiny. I hope you feel the embrace of the beautiful music and have fond memories of your dad. I'm trying to build up as many good memories as I can now. Blessings.
I played this song on my guitar at my school recital back in the 70's and got a standing ovation and ribbon for the performance. What a wonderful song and memory so long ago!!!
I am very sad that he stopped singing for many years. I miss Cat Steven's so much and as Yusuf he's not the same person. How can religion keep us away from such beautiful songs?????
We all have our own beliefs if you want me to talk about mine then just ask but with no judgement about it as I have done with yourself enjoy your day take care am only here for a bit of relaxation hope you have a lovely day
@@peacec47 morning or night this is older than me I've love uzuf Islam cat Stevens names believing in what you want don't know why people hated maybe just Ali Muhammad was a Iot for people to actually get to not just I was personally responsible for believing Muslims d I need to get to the point d ont kill believing in Higher powers ain't my life Christian never believe what I can't see religion is a form cult just one person who is the sacred man bullshit. Islamic law faith is not religion it's a way to live with no matter how much you love it it's better than hate .
This song was my sister Leslie's & I most favorite & adored song from Cat Stevens... may she rest in peace & our souls unite one day💔💔💔miss you Leslie Nicole always.
Sang this song at church when I was a kid in the 1970s our Minister wanted to reach out to the teens and youth - the entire congregation loved it and sang together. It will be played at my funeral.
I have loved Cat Stevens for as long as I can remember. My sis also loved him especially this song, Sis was 39 when she passed away and we played this song at her funeral . RIP Sis, miss you and think of you every day
I'm listening to this as i light a candle for my grandparents who both passed away recently. It was played at their funeral and until then I had only heard it sung as a choir song at school. I thought what a lovely uplifting version this is. I hope they're dancing together
I have made it a habit to watch and listen to this man every morning...he is a blessing in this world and I love him. I loved him when he was young and I love him in his age..he is still a beautiful man.
Singing this at primary school morning assembly in the early eighties with the whole class and the other classes, my teacher playing the piano and the head teacher on guitar... What great memories of a bygone era
I’ve loved cat Stevens since the 70s. My local church sings this song at the start of every Sunday service. The Benedictine monks must be fans. Great song.
When my daughter passed away at 5 years old from cystic fibrosis I listened to this song every day. It saved me.
I’m so sorry. It must have been very hard for you and your family.
I’m glad this song helped you ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your heart still breaks everyday. I'm glad you found some comfort.
So sorry. My son also has CF So sorry for your loss 😘
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. God bless you for all you've gone through.
Sending you so much love!! 🥰❤️🙏👼🌻
Sitting with my 91 year old dying mum, she loved this hymn. She led a good life raising 6 of us on very little. Such a hard worker. Feel so lonely right now.
You are not alone.
Love your mum ❤
Stay strong, some take us with them. It reminds me of Primary school, we used to sing it in morning sunshine, we watched a female teacher because she would start visibly crying, on grown up chairs down the side of the hall, we on the wooden floor, multi purposed hall: dining room, film showing room, assembly - another world.
Hey bless you and you are not alone with that
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Lembro da mi ha juventude,eu fui feliz ouvindo suas músicas junto meu primeiro namorado,hoje tenho 71 anos e parece que foi ontem.
Say what?
Thanking my dad for playing these to us when we were tots. All I have are joy and happy childhood memories. Dad is 90, and mom is 90. Married from age 19. ❤❤❤❤
Praise God.
What a great thing to share…sometimes it doesn’t take a lot of words to tell a live story !! They don’t make them like that much anymore TU god bless
God Bless them Both
Wow, lucky you! Mines gone, love them more these days, I miss my parents!!!
I am 83 years and still love the words,melody and Cat’s voice.
It's definitely a forever love
Love to you
My dad would have been 83 this hour today but today ten years ago he went away. Here’s to you dad. I miss you more than words can say.
Alter spielt keine Rolle,man hört was gefällt!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Me too...
Master, you are pure light. I love you for all eternity. Peace love.
brings back memories of my family. Lost my sister to cancer in 94, lost brother to heart attack in 97, lost dad in 2000, heart attack. Baby brother in 1958. Not many left. hope there is a Heaven. I hope to see them.
we don't think of passing when we're 20yo we think instead that we'll live forever. not realizing at the time that life is very, VERY short for ALL of us. I too being 79yo now have a long list of passing's within the family. Thus if you don't wanna see that the choice is to die young. I doubt there's a Heaven but one never knows. I personally believe that there's meaning to life and that Soul is empowered via the quantum world of which we know virtually almost nothing.
I love you
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They are all in good hands 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💓💓💓💓💓💯💯💯🏴💖
You will be united in the next life I'm sure.
Weil es so gute Lieder wie dieses gibt, wird es für uns Musikliebhaber auch ein Übermorgen geben.
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I was 18 years old when I first heard this song. Now I am 64.
somethings never leave you.
this song is one of them.
Romesh Jayasinghe me too but i‘m still 18
Me too. You were born in 1956?
Same here, but I am 71.
I'm also born in 1956 - just turned 64 this month... Like this song very much! :-)
Romesh Jayasinghe 52 /68 and still feel 18.
Tenho 74 anos e amo essa música . Ela nos deixa leve e dá vontade de dançar.
Raczej pofrunąć !
Nos da ganas de agradecerle a Dios por cada mañana que nos regala.
I'm 208 years old and I absolutely love this song!
You listen to it behind the rainbow, I guess 🤔🌈
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I got you beat, I'm 209!
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You are 208 years old??? Really???
Nun bin ich 71 Jahre alt und liebe dieses Lied noch immer aus tiefstem Herzen, denn es geht mir immer noch zu Herzen.
Tja, so ist das. Manche Lieder sind voller Erinnerungen und begleiten uns das ganze Leben .
Er hat mich in meiner Jugend begleitet . Wunderschöne Stimme , ich konnte mich nicht satthören . Heute kommen mir Tränen so schön war die Zeit mit ihm
Es ist lange her.Aber es war eine schöne Musik.
Growing up I never knew how lucky I was to have all my siblings and parents living in the same household listening and singing this beautiful song together. I’m so grateful for those beautiful memories I’ll cherish forever ❤
Same way here.
I feel the same way!!!
me also. Isn't it nice to have such warm, fuzzy memories of devoted parents who cared for each other and cared for their children?
Same
What a beautiful song from a beautiful musician, I'm very proud of myself that I have knowledge of such great music that today's kids have no idea about. I wish I could make music like this🎵🎶🎼🎸
A love song to God and his creation❤😊
My mother passed peacefully yesterday. This was her all-time favorite. So beautiful. Can't help but cry hearing it now
I dream my mother who passed is calling my name..👏🏻👏🏻
@@charliemarlie2551 If there was no joy, there would be no pain.
My Gramma's favorite hymn. Our elders taught us well. Sorry to hear about your Mother. Peace and Much Love To YOU My Friend!
So sorry for your loss. I still cry for my father's passing since 1995. Grieving is different for everyone. Think of the good times you shared with your mother.
I'm so sorry.
This song was playing on the car radio when my bride was being driven to the chapel. Her brother in law, driving the car, told her it was the last song she’d listen to as a single lass. 48 years later it’s still the last song she heard as a single girl. We both relive the long ago joy of that day and our wonderful life together whenever we hear it.
Awe thanks
Made me cry
Beautiful story. God bless you both.
So süss.Euch alles Gute❤.
For me Cat Stevens will always be Cat Stevens!!!
Oh you mean Yusuf Islam? Fair enough. I suppose that ninny will always be Lew Alcindor, or The Greatest will always be Cassius Clay to some snowflakes out there
Cat/Yusuf is a great human being 💕
Eines der schönsten Lieder von Cat Stevens.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. 😇😇😇
How confident and clever that Cat Stevens was able to record this venerable hymn and resend it into a world so desperate for God's light. Sometimes, on the most mundane of workdays, as I lock my front door or start my car, this tune pierces into my routine and makes me realize that each day is a blessing from our heavenly father.
Oui, mon Dieu tiens-nous la main !
Praise to the Heavenly Father! Especially as we are in the holiday season and with all the hate, poverty, and suffering going on we need to let God know that we still need him, Amen! God Bless!
I wrote out the music to play it for my friend on my saxophone. I thought this song was about breaking wind.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Cat Stevens is an artist of the highest order.
We HAD TO learn this song and sing in school lesson.
Now I think.. this music teacher was former a realllye Hippie xD
It was a ritual.. and.. the housemartins, caravan of love... And so on
In a last school before going to daily work in the grey and boring 🌍 Matrix called "Germany"?
Oh holy God ..
Because of that I never wanted a stupid house and a f*cking job daily xD
Oh I'm happy now!! I will do my life with 49.. travelling around the world and living in an old scrap car
YES!! Now the whole Scheisse:-) makes a sense!!
Thank you, mr. ...( Oh. Forgot your name. ). It was about 1993... **Chichi
But this song seems to be too simpel without an hidden deep secret, still, he just sings what the ground words says.. mm ??
@@ReisenderBecauseOfLuv God is the secret….
You are right. He is so very spiritual too❤️
It's actually a hymn. It's in the Presbyterian Hymnal. It's a Gaelic melody arranged by Dale Grotenhuis in 1985. The words were written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931.
Da war ich noch jung, dieses Lied wird immer in meiner Erinnerung bleiben, es ist wunderschön!
So beautiful. This was played at my Dad's funeral. I love you Daddy.
I did NOT know that, Sandy. And yes I miss ALL our parents & the things we never got to say to them regarding how MUCH we learned about life. From them. Also please listen to Mike & the mechanics.. "The Living Years" here on youtube.
I had this my daddy funeral miss him love song
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Same here
I played this at my husband’s memorial service. It was so beautiful.
It kind of breaks my heart that this song won't be part of the next generation's early memories. I used to hear this song on the radio all the time, and it always filled me with happiness, hope and optimism. This song gently taught me something about peace and love and appreciation for the highest qualities of human life and helped set a direction for me in my most impressionable youth. I hope people never stop enjoying this masterpiece.
Amen!
Don't worry! It will still be around!
This is my five year olds favorite song. She always wants to hear it before bedtime.
I feel sorry for many things but they have their own beautiful songs too. Start checking them out. I finally started looking for them. You'll feel better for our young people ❤️
Ask for IT on the Radio Station play it loud on your cell phone then they gonna say 👍🤟
Reminds me of my parents growing up in the 70’s. It still brings me so much joy. Music is the ultimate time machine.
Hello there 👋 I think the 70’s is the best time to listen to country
love this quote
My mother wanted this tune at her funeral and asked me years ago to play it on the bagpipes, which I'd often pipe for her. It went well on the pipes down at the cemetary. She loved birds and trees.
Cat Stevens is not just a great songwriter. His musical arrangements are brilliant. His vocals are peaceful and soothing. The man is a genius.
I totally agree.... unfortunately he dared approve the fatwa condemnin to death Salman Rushdie.
You Can be a genius.... Bring fabulous emotions to the World and be man without conscience and Heart.....the ego is the motor of creation...( Not only..of cour...se)
Yes...that whole fatwa thing was too stupid ! Let's hope he has recovered from all that nonsense. I so loved him 50 years ago ♡ I suppose dear Rick Wakeman arranged the music if he was playing piano ♡
He did not write this; Eleanor Farjeon did.
piano arrangements by rick wakeman
There's playing the piano and playing the piano.Brillant.
My mom was a Cat Stevens fan. She passed away in 1992. She was 43 years young. I will always love her and miss her.
Mamma non si dimentica mai
So sorry
As a child we heard him on the radio every morning ❤
Well said ❤️
Sorry to hear that. May her soul rest in peace.
My Grandad used to sing this to wake us up in the morning. He was brought up as a Methodist and this hymn meant a lot to him
Hello Rachel, how are you doing today
WOW. I was just thinking on how we used to sing this at the Methodist church where I grew up back in the day. Then I scrolled down and saw your post.... Whenever I go outside in the morning in spring (I live in rural Iowa) and the Redwing Blackbird is chirping it brings this song, and what it means, back to my memory. Good vibes to Grandpa and you.
We sang this at Sunday school (congregational UK) in the 50s and 60s.
Me too. just beautiful xx
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I am from Mexico.
My husband likes Cat's lyrics.
I started listening to his songs since I was 33 years old.
"Morning has broken " is really a great prayer!!!❤
The lyrics - all of them - were written by Eleanor Farjeon.
Her family kindly allowed Cat Stevens to record this hymn - set to a traditional Celtic tune - after Eleanor’s death.
It is truly a beautiful prayer of appreciation and gratitude for the every day miracles of life on this planet.
I am 61 years old and I still listening to this song .I'm from Morocco
I an 67 years old and also listening to it. I am originally from Holland and live in the USA
promo sit I’m 64. Still listening. Born in UK, retired in Morocco
So young I am: 56, listening with joy.
I love this song and always have since the 70's
Thats my age too,61
*As my father says : "The time flies but the nostalgia never ends"* 💖
That's really a good one! Thank your father!
so true.
Just looking at the bigger picture. The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy.
The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below.
That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal.
GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.
I was 16 when I first heard this song, I was wanting to end my life that day, if I had not heard this song I would not be here listening to it at 62 ❤️ it cheers my soul and gives me energy to be happy.
God Bless you. We are the same age and I'm happy to hear this song saved your life.I will be praying for you.
I can imagine, that this song saved you. It cheers me too, every time a hear this.
Great that u r still hear sometimes god i buzzy give him some time i had hard times too but then there is a small sign like smile from a nice Person or maby u played logo and u win a lill price buts a smile if understand what i mean😊 take care and stay alive ok
Life good brother. Glad you stuck around.
Well done
Simply superb 👌
I listened to his music when I was in Nam. While others were into hard acid rock I was mellowing out and keeping my sanity thanks to Yusuf. Love everything he has ever done.
Thank you for coming home!
Good for you!!! I was protesting against that damn war...
Thank you for your service. Great choice in song and sound decision considering your location. Grace, blessings and love your was to have you come home. I wrote a poem called "A Soldiers Heart".
I also first heard this song when I was 16, now I am 74. It's still a great song.
It is a great song for me too.
Me as well!
Better check your math. This song came out in '72.
No, I said that 'I' was 74, not the year the song came out.
@@JimDueker 2021-1972=49 years, 49 yrs+ 16yrs = 65yrs , not 74. You must've been at least 25 when the song came out. Not dissing you just putting my math there.
That song is so so so Great may God save us all from all the problems many are experiencing at this time !!!!!!
I was watching the sunlight on the trees in my backyard and suddenly had to hear this song, which I’ve not thought of in years. So lovely.
One of the most beautiful British hymns ever written - all children growing up leaning this hymn. Eleanor Farjeon who wrote this will be remembered forever for this one song sung to the gorgeous scottish air.
Absolutely, the most beautiful hymn ever written. Even atheists love it! Pure beauty.
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I didn't know this when I wrote my comment
@vickyflanagan5795 -- Indeed.....BRAVO from Acapulco!
@@steveegallo3384 Good morning from rainy old England.
Absolutely beautiful. From a 1930s hymn. I remember when we sang it at primary school ❤️
Aye, same. Remember being surprised when i heard it as a pop tune
I play this on guitar for my mom who died of cancer in January 2017. It was one of her favorites. Love you mom, and I'll always play this for you.
Dear Ryan, I'm so sorry. She must have been a beautiful woman that you'd write this and play this song for her on your guitar. Peace and comfort to you.
Elizabeth deVries Thank you very much Elizabeth. She was a really special person who was loved by many. We were always very close and had a lot in common, such as taste in music. She was a strong Christian for most of her life and had no doubt about where she was going and that gave her peace and comfort right to the end. She was the bravest and strongest person I've ever known and I can't wait to see her again one day when it's my time.
Ryan Haydon si tu madrecita linda amaba ésta canción es por que poseía un alma cristalina, un abrazo a ti. Lamento no poder escribir correctamente tu idioma para que entiendas mis palabras.
My DEAR Raydon I'm so sorry that you lost your mom .😢
Ryan Haydon what a lovely sentiment 😉
I truly believe with all my heart, you are the most gorgeous man I ever did see!!! Your music is just as awesome today as it was in the 70's! This song says a lot that takes me back! I do hope your well in this day and time we're living in! Selah
If everyone started out their morning listening to this beautiful song, this world might be a very different place!
Alton C. Thompson
Alton C. Thompson agreed a very feel good song. 😃
Had it played at my wedding. Well you have to start out with hope.
True
Alton C. Thompson it starts with you...
My Father used to play this in the morning as we all got ready for our day. I think I was about 5. I love his voice...I love this song!
wonderful dad.... I had a wonderful dad too! Blessings always
There's a memory you'll have forever............
great song.. great voice.. just sorry religion did him in.
You had an amazing dad!
@@Robin-zb8qy because he is part of a religion that you happen to dislike? There are many religions, but there is only one God.
A masterpiece. What is on the radio today perplexes me. This is music on a much deeper level and quality.
Wonderful song by Cat Stevens.
When my mum passed this was one of the hymns that was sung in a very small church which held about 20 max. Unfortunately the piano was broken so we all sung it in acapella. It still to this day brings tears. It brought a lot more on the day.
This song will played at my funeral
Think I'd like this for my funeral. Love it. There is a fragility to his voice.
I'm a crusty old 70-something guy, and this has brought me to tears for nearly 50 years- and always will!
Going through a rough time in my, I remember hearing this song at church one Sunday evening. Felt amazing after.
A totally unconditional piece of art. To all the faithful or all those who find their joy from their own souls, it reminds us that life is good, the universe is beautiful and we have a right to be here. When we share this with our families, communities and strangers, without prejudice, we shine just a little better. Thank you Yusuf, I am grateful.
Unconditional Consent ✨🌍✨
So true.
so beautifully said .
Beautifully said. Thank you for your words.
I absolutely love this song....play it every morning as I get myself together for the day...it’s a great song! Thanks!❤️
My dear friend Amy loved Cat Stevens, especially this song. She passed last March. She is deeply missed by all. I can't hear any Cat Stevens music without thinking of her
Hello Linda, How are you doing?
Hello Linda, how are you doing. My name is Randy and I'm a music Lover
@@randylinkert2615 Fool 😒
This Song was played on the funeral of my fahter. He died beacuse of a sudden heart failure on new year's eve in 2017.
Sometimes i just listen to this Song and remember him.
Have a nice day folks. Stay save
stay safe.
I miss some of my old folks too or my two best friends from school who didn't even make it to 50 🌹🌹🌹 Sometimes in the evening when it's quiet, I light candle, or listen to very soft music and talk to them and smile. I don't have to tell this to anyone 🌹🌞🌹🙏
That's sweet
I'm sorry
My grandpa died of a sudden heart failure too and my mom was still a kid and i wasn’t born.
Unforgetable , his voice and the tender way he sings is unique
He encapsulates it all
Still listening to these fab tunes at 68 yrs old. Never get tired of the 60's music.
Gran alabanza a MI PADRE JESÚS, exelente manera de empezar el día. Gracias. Armando de JESÚS Fonseca López.
At 79.
This song is from 1971.
This song is from the 70s so I guess you weren’t paying attention back then.
@@martinameh …Ok70’s music also 🤷♂️
I'm 84 and have always loved this son and Cat Stevens! Never goes out of style. Could listen to this every day.
Hello Marlene. How are you doing?
Hello beautiful Marlene how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there
How are you doing Marlene, my name is Randy and I'm a music Lover I like country music and oldies
Hallo Stevens
Vielen Dank für das wunderschöne Lied. Ich höre es mir immer wieder an.
Viele Grüsse
Raphael Wellig
Lyrics:
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 rains 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
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
👍🙏🏼✨💗🇺🇲🇨🇺🇵🇷🇻🇪thanks.,
Thank you very much for supplying the lyrics. Hearing this song takes me back to early ’70s first, second and third grade. The teacher, Ron Ziegler (nicknamed ’Padre’ - his middle name) would lead us in singing this in Chapel, at least twice a week at Aldersgate, a Methodist school.
We sang this together in school too,when we were about 8 years old. I think that must have made us third grade,but that was in about 1973 and in those days the American system system wasn't used on this side of the Atlantic. Nowadays I believe they call it Year 1,Year 2,Year 3,and so on.
At the same time this song was played on the radio,and I remember my Dad singing "Morning has broken...into five pieces," along to it as he made us breakfast and got us ready for school.
Vielen Dank für den Text - so kann man gut mitsingen.
@@rjjcms1 Lol! That sounds like something my father would have sung too! He passed in 2001 and miss him more than anything!
Timeless, simple, ageless, true. For me, so many memories here-- young teens, high school, the world was big, possibilities endless, carefree time. Later in life, would sing this wonderful hymn at Mass many happy, prayerful times. So dear. Thank you for posting this 👑✝️🕊️
Magnifiek goede muziek. Ik leerde cat kennen op de middelbare school en heb alleen maar goede herinneringen aan hem.
My mom told me this song was playing when the nurses brought me to her after I was born. I’ll never forget this song.
…. couldn't have been by accident.... I LOVE those nurses.
Wow! That is so amazing and touching. Wish my kids would have been born in such a time!
That's beautiful!
such a perfect song for the occasion...
Such a lovely thing for her to share with you.
We played this at my husband's funeral and his sister's too, it is such a beautiful restful hymn
So sorry for your loss
@@bklynslipnjimmy thank you
Stop playing music at funerals
@@louisemcgrath1138 how are you doing today, hope you’re good??
@@jwc1112 Why?
My grandmother introduced me to this song long ago (I'm 33), she just passed away last week and I will always feel her presents listening to this song :)
May you be comforted 🌹
Poem on UA-cam - "If I should die and leave you here awhile" 🙏
What a gloriously beautiful song to evoke her memory. ☀️
So sorry for the loss of your beloved grandmother. Such a beautiful song to be remembered by.
I'm sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing well during this pandemic.
Wunderschön. Es berührt einen tief😊👍🤗🌻
Can’t find a more beautiful song. You are so awesome Cat Stevens. My older brother got me listening to you when I was a little girl. Never forgot you and never will. Your songs touch hearts and souls like no other. God bless and keep you always. ❤❤
I'm hearing this song and I'm 19, hopefully I'll come back when I'm 60 like the rest of you all!
Keep the faith! The music lives forever!🖖😁..(and tell your grandkids..🤗🇺🇸)
@@danielgregory3295 I will!!
I hope so young Man, praise Yah 🌸❤️🇦🇺
@@dawnellafreeman4860 my name is literally Sara lol!
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard by a great great artist
I listen to this song every morning! It's become like a mantra for me. It's a small song, yet it has such a beautiful message. The lyrics AND music are lovely!
For some unbeknownst reason this beautiful hymn, Morning has Broken started playing in my head, out of the blue. I haven’t been in contact with my spiritual side for quite sometime, due to anxiety and stress. I’m 51 now. But when this song started playing, I had flashbacks from my primary school, when I was growing up, sitting down on chairs with my classmates in assembly, and our Italian music teacher was playing this hymn on her piano, and we were all singing along before starting classes for the day. And that’s when I remembered other flashbacks, remembering my mum singing this hymn in mass, in our local church, on a Saturday evening, and I was sitting alongside her on the wooden bench with a hymn book to read. Also, I could hear my sisters voice, singing this hymn to me. Both my mum and sister passed away in 2011 and 2012, but I haven’t felt them so close for a while, until now. And whenever I look up at the North Star at night, I think of them and other love ones now passed. Our body is on loan to us, and we walk the terrain on earth with limited time, and one by one, we lose the people we love, until that moment, it’s our time to leave this earth for the stars. As I recall, what my sister said to me before she died. We come from carbon, and when it’s our time, we go back to carbon, and live amongst the stars. ⭐️ 💫
I remember being taught this in primary school, not realising it was taken from a hymn.
This is in the 7th-day Adventist hymnal. I sang this in church school. I still remember its number, #44.
My fun story: after my dad died joked to my brother that I wanted this song played at the church(catholic church won't have this song). My family in ireland had the "months mind mass" (1 month anniversary) for my dad at their village Irish language church. I watched online. And this was the opening song. Very beautiful, based on an old Gaelic hymn.
I had it played at my Catholic church wedding in England in 1975. No problems.
Cat's voice is so soothing but the piano interludes always just fills my heart with so much joy!
That was composed by Rick Wakeman. Cat Stevens stole it and used it for this song.
known this song for several decades and only today I found out the piano is played by Rick Wakeman, that explains it!
Even though we sing this in church, Cat and R Wakeman exudes so much more reverence. Masterful with unbelievable grace!!
I remember singing this to my nephew Peter when he was a little boy. He's 53 years old now. I'm 68 years old now. Still a sweet song. 🌞
Hello Catherine, how are you doing, I was in the comment section and I came across yours I thrilled to say Hello
Catherine. That is so beautiful of you.
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I’m 21 years old right now, hopefully I come back y’ll like after 60-70 years and praise the song again. Such a masterpiece.
You will ..64 and still listening .
Thank you ❤ 28 years today since I lost my Dad, I was 9! Beautiful words that was played at his funeral. Be kind, be cool and listen!!✌️❤️❤️
Sorry for your loss.
Me too! He's wonderful!!❤
HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS SINCE IT WAS RELEASED!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
My father, dying of cancer in 2012, asked for this to be played at his funeral. I cry every time I hear it.
Hugs to you, fellow Jennifer. My dad is currently battling terminal leukemia and introduced me to Cat Stevens when I was tiny. I hope you feel the embrace of the beautiful music and have fond memories of your dad. I'm trying to build up as many good memories as I can now. Blessings.
My mother died 2008..leukemia...she has LP of Cat Stiven..she love music of 70'
@@nikmihprorock wishing you well, friend. Grief is an emotion we almost all suffer. I'm sure it's still hard despite the years.💖
@@jenniferwintz2514 Prayers & Condolences. God Bless You.
@@judyledbetter3915 thank you so much. He passed a couple of weeks ago, still processing it.
I played this song on my guitar at my school recital back in the 70's and got a standing ovation and ribbon for the performance. What a wonderful song and memory so long ago!!!
Mk39913. Hope you are still playing that guitar. Or maybe not the same guitar but a guitar.
I am very sad that he stopped singing for many years. I miss Cat Steven's so much and as Yusuf he's not the same person. How can religion keep us away from such beautiful songs?????
❤I love this song ❤ Good morning 🌄
Morning to everyone who is blessed to just be alive this morning keep safe 🙏 plus the ones who did not make it go to the highest place in heaven 🙏
Your morning is new, a new chance to understand God!
@@nathanbell6962 so so true peace and blessing be to you
@@vienna3538 everyone is blessed we are all equal 🙏 blessing from uk
We all have our own beliefs if you want me to talk about mine then just ask but with no judgement about it as I have done with yourself enjoy your day take care am only here for a bit of relaxation hope you have a lovely day
@@peacec47 morning or night this is older than me I've love uzuf Islam cat Stevens names believing in what you want don't know why people hated maybe just Ali Muhammad was a Iot for people to actually get to not just I was personally responsible for believing Muslims d I need to get to the point d ont kill believing in Higher powers ain't my life Christian never believe what I can't see religion is a form cult just one person who is the sacred man bullshit. Islamic law faith is not religion it's a way to live with no matter how much you love it it's better than hate .
Whose listening in 2020? I really love this beautiful and inspiring song fromYusuf Islam Cat Stevens.
Cat Stevens was not a muslim when he recorded, and released this song.
@@zachredner8 Yusuf Islam Cat Stevens is one of his names. I'm atheist by the way. Ciabatta saccente.
I’m listening!
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This song is a hymn found in many a hymnbook including the 1 in church where I grew up. Cat does sing it well tho.
@@juliecrane9647 Yes, I know. It was in the methodist hymnal, as well as several others.
My dad used to play this one on cassette in his car when I was little. I love you forever dad.
This song was my sister Leslie's & I most favorite & adored song from Cat Stevens... may she rest in peace & our souls unite one day💔💔💔miss you Leslie Nicole always.
Sang this song at church when I was a kid in the 1970s our Minister wanted to reach out to the teens and youth - the entire congregation loved it and sang together. It will be played at my funeral.
at mine too
🌄 Good morning 🌅 🎶🎵🎶 🌎 SHALOM...8-27-23....🙌
Jesus is Lord. Every knee shall bow to the Lord of all. Shalom.
Thank you 'Jesus' -🎚️ Glory to 'God'-❣️ "H-A-L-L-E-L-U-J-A-H"..🕊️..
I have loved Cat Stevens for as long as I can remember. My sis also loved him especially this song, Sis was 39 when she passed away and we played this song at her funeral .
RIP Sis, miss you and think of you every day
One of my favourite singers
This song still brings me to tears like it did 50 years ago - -Thank you !
I love people who get affected by such nice music because I'm one of them.
@@paullandry5594 Me too, we should celebrate that.
Ditto from1951
Are we so old? How did it happen? Ah, well, this song will never be old, and if we believe it, we will be young again, someday...
Hello Georgiana, how are you doing. I was in the comment section and I came across yours I was thrilled to say Hello
I'm listening to this as i light a candle for my grandparents who both passed away recently. It was played at their funeral and until then I had only heard it sung as a choir song at school. I thought what a lovely uplifting version this is. I hope they're dancing together
Also had this song at my big brothers funeral, 3 days ago. I feel your pain. X🇬🇧
my sympathies.
Thankyou both. I'm sorry to hear about your brother Gail x
I have made it a habit to watch and listen to this man every morning...he is a blessing in this world and I love him. I loved him when he was young and I love him in his age..he is still a beautiful man.
Hello Marielle, how are you. My name is Randy and I'm a music Lover I like country music and oldies
C’est très merveilleux de l’écouter et de l’entendre, et c’était une très époque, jadis!
God is Love.
??? Ei ole vaan ihmiskunnan luoma sotaa ja verta janoava riivaaja 🙄
Singing this at primary school morning assembly in the early eighties with the whole class and the other classes, my teacher playing the piano and the head teacher on guitar... What great memories of a bygone era
I’ve loved cat Stevens since the 70s. My local church sings this song at the start of every Sunday service. The Benedictine monks must be fans. Great song.
Highest praise for a piece of art to be embraced by the faithful. God bless you and those who create such glorious references to His glory.
I recently heard Rick Wakeman (yes) played the keyboards but wasn’t credited.
All Gods people should love this.
Gracias por compartir tus canciones.
One of the most beautiful songs ever🤗.
Indeed! Helps me dismiss BLM, antics and others from my mind.
DEFINITELY.
Have you heard ‘l love my dog’ !
By one of the most beautiful men
@@stephenauty2402 oh, I know. He was gorgeous 🤗
Played this at my Uncle's memorial service.
Rest easy, Uncle Ryan. Much love.