<Tr> <Th> Melody </Th> <Td> Bunessan (hymn tune) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Performed </Th> <Td> 1931 (1931) </Td> </Tr> <P> "Morning Has Broken" is a popular and well - known Christian hymn first published in 1931 . It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and is set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune known as "Bunessan" (it shares this tune with the 19th century Christmas Carol "Child in the Manger"). It is often sung in children's services . </P> <P> English pop musician and folk singer Cat Stevens included a version on his 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat . The song became identified with Stevens due to the popularity of this recording . It reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number one on the U.S. easy listening chart in 1972, and number four on the Canadian RPM Magazine charts . </P>

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