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, 
Promis'd day of Israel. 
 
2. Watchman! Tell us of the night, 
Higher yet that 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Doubt and terror are withdrawn!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 your wand'ring cease, 
Go now to your quiet home.
Trav'ler! Lo, the Prince of Peace, 
Lo, the Son of God has come! 
 
Text: based on Isaiah 21:11,12