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482. Hark, 'tis the watchman's cry

Text Information
First Line: Hark, 'tis the watchman's cry
Author: Anonymous
Meter: 6.4.6.4.6 7 6.4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1933
Topic: The Christian Life: Temptation and Conflict
Source: The Revival, 1859
Tune Information
Name: CLARION
Composer: M. B. Foster, 1851-1922
Meter: 6.4.6.4.6 7 6.4.
Key: C Major
Copyright: © John T. Park, Stainland
Notes: Now Public Domain



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