Author: John Bowring Hymnal: WinS1996 #58 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1 *Watchman, tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are:
Traveler, over yon mountain's height,
See that glory beaming star.
Watchman, does its beauteous ray
Aught of joy or hope foretell?
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 bursts over 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Doubt and terror are withdrawn.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 wanderings cease;
Hie thee to thy quiet home:
Traveler, lo, the Prince of Peace,
Lo, the Son of God is come.
*Watcher, Guardian Topics: Advent; Christmas; Hope; Story of Jesus; Joy; Light; Nativity; Peace; Truth Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night