Darkness Has Faded

Dawn that Ends Our Darkness.

Darkness Has Faded is set to Christe Sanctorum, an old French church melody first published in the Paris Antiphoner (1681). The words are by the Scottish Priest, theologian, and hymn writer: James Quinn, S.J. It was first published in 1969 as part of 'New Hymns for All Seasons'. In the Liturgy of the Hours, Darkness Has Faded is used during Ordinary Time for Morning Prayer.

Morning Has Broken

Like the First Morning.

Morning Has Broken was written in 1931 by English author and poet, Eleanor Farjeon. It was first published in "Songs of Praise", a songbook for schools. It's editor suggested Farjeon compose a poem to fit the old gaelic tune, Bunessan that could be used by children "to give thanks for each day". The song became an international hit when it was recorded by Cat Stevens in 1971. The distinct piano arrangement and performance on the original recording was by Rick Wakeman of Yes. In the second video, Wakeman talks about the importance of his Christian faith and shares memories of the recording session with Stevens. In the Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Has Broken is used during Ordinary Time for Morning Prayer.

Sion, Sing

Upon you breaks the glory of the Lord

Sion, Sing, first published in 1965 as part of Biblical Hymns and Psalms Vol. 1, it was written by Lucien Deiss, C.S.Sp. A member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Deiss was actively involved with liturgical reforms to the Lectionary during Vatican II. In the Liturgy of the Hours, Sion Sing is used during Ordinary Time for Morning Prayer. The following video features the Spanish language version: Hija de Sión.

Spanish Version: Hija de Sión