Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965)

Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was an English author of children’s stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire who was born in London. Her father, Benjamin Farjeon was a popular novelist. Of her bothers,  Joseph Jefferson Farjeon was a thriller writer,  Herbert Farjeon a librettist and theatre critic and Harry Farjeon was a composer.

She won many literary awards and the Eleanor Farjeon Award for children’s literature is still presented annually.

Morning Has Broken
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Morning Has Broken (Bunessan, Piano Ensemble, 3 Verses)

Morning Has Broken : Recording A recording of this hymn is available on Richard Irwin’s album Wedding Songs – Vol

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