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| Text: | Watchman, tell us of the night |
| Author: | John Bowring |
| Tune: | WATCHMAN |
| Composer: | Lowell Mason |
1 Watchman, tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are,
Traveler, o'er yon mountain's hight
See that glory beaming star!
Watchman, does its beauteous ray
Aught of hope or joy fore-tell?
Traveler, yes; it brings the day,
Promised day of Israel.
2 Watchman, tell us of the night;
Higher yet that star ascends.
Traveler, blessedness and light,
Peace and truth, its course portends!
Watchman, will its beams alone
Gild the spot that gave them birth?
Traveler, ages are its own,
See, it shines o'er all the earth!
3 Watchman, tell us of the night;
For the morning seems to dawn.
Traveler, darkness takes its flight;
Doubt and terror are withdrawn.
Watchman, let thy wondering cease;
Hie thee to thy quiet home!
Traveler, lo! the Prince of peace,
Lo! the Son of God is come!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Watchman, tell us of the night |
| Author: | John Bowring |
| Publication Date: | 1886 |
| Topic: | Waiting for Christ: Closing Work |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | WATCHMAN |
| Composer: | Lowell Mason |
| Meter: | 7s, D |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Notes: | Alternate tunes: #771, 901, or 778. |
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