Friday, October 19, 2007

morning has broken

picture taken monday morning from our living room window


Morning has broken

Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the word

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

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

lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon

17 comments:

Susan said...

Love this song and the picture is outstanding!
Susan

Cathy said...

Gorgeous picture, Saija, and lovely song. :o)

Mari said...

That song is just right for the picture. Beautiful!

Mimi said...

what a beautiful view to wake up to each morning...
I have been out of commission for a few days and did not get to comment on your first day of work... I am so happy for you that you loved it... what a great place to work...
you will never be short of books to read!!:-)

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

GREAT and GORGEOUS!! What a picture!! You must have just been there at the right time. Sandy

Saija said...

susan ... i got up cause our little kitty was insistent - he wanted me to open the blinds - now isn't he a smart kitty? :o)

cathy ... it's a peaceful song, isn't it? blessings on ya!

mari ... when i saw the picture, this is the song that started playing in my head - it was meant to be ... !

mimi ... there is a variety of sunrises, that's for sure! ... hope you are feeling better - and yes, i just love being surrounded by books at work!

Sandy ... perfect timing for sure! i was amazed at how nicely it turned out - the real thing was so breathtaking!

Mari said...

Hi again - stop by my blog. I have passed on an award to you.

Unknown said...

You have a nack for capturing the beauty around you, and with a song in your heart as well.

Saija said...

mari ... that was a sweet thing to do, thank you ... :o)

nancy ... i like the pic on your profile ... :o) ...

Anonymous said...

Sang that song many times in my teenage years. It was great to read the lyrics again.

Loved your comment on my blog about being a Mary Normal. That was great!

Pat said...

Perfect lyrics for this picture. I love this song and I had just about forgotten about the beautiful words. thanks!!

Saija said...

ginger ... :o) ... i'm glad the lyrics brought back some good memories for ya! ...

pat ... you are quite welcome!

~~Deby said...

love the song...and picture...
PERFECT...
Deby

auntibeck said...

Gorgeous--perfect.

Saija said...

Deby ... me too, the sunrises have been beauts, lately!

antbck ... the Lord sure knows how to paint the sky!

Michael said...

I'm not sure how I missed this but that is fabulous.

Take Care
Michael

Saija said...

michael ... God's handiwork is so awesome that i can tear up watching a sunrise!