Although this English writer, born in 1881, won several awards for her children's books and poetry, she is best remembered for the hymn lyrics she wrote to a traditional Scottish tune, published in 1931. She was a shy, sickly, nearsighted child who spent most of her days in the attic, surrounded by books. Her father encouraged her to write from the time she was five. Who knew the hymn she wrote would become a hit on the pop charts in 1971 when performed by an English singer? The hymn is Morning Has Broken, sung by Cat Stevens, also known now as Yusuf Islam.
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