Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#223

223. Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night

1 Watchman, tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are;
Trav'ler, o’er yon mountain’s height,
See that glory-beaming star!
Watchman, does its beauteous ray
Aught of hope or joy foretell?
Trav'ler, yes; it brings the day,
Promised day of Israel.

2 Watchman, tell us of the night;
Higher yet the star ascends;
Trav'ler, blessedness and light,
Peace and truth, its course portends;
Watchman, will its beams alone
Gild the spot that gave them birth?
Trav'ler, ages are its own,
See, it bursts o’er all the earth.

3 Watchman, tell us of the night,
For the morning seems to dawn;
Trav'ler, darkness takes its flight;
Doubt and terror are withdrawn;
Watchman, let thy wand'ring cease,
Hie thee to thy quiet home!
Trav'ler, lo, the Prince of Peace,
Lo, the Son of God, is come!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Watchman, tell us of the night
• Title: Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night
• Author: John Bowring
• Meter: 7s. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: WATCHMAN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 7s. D
• Key: E♭ Major