Watchman, Tell Us of the Night (Antiphonal Hymn) |
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Words by John Bowring
Music by Lowell Mason
Genre: Inspirational/Hymns, Traditional
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Song Lyrics
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
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
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Traveler, darkness takes its flight, doubt and terror are withdrawn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
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