WATCHMAN, TELL US OF THE NIGHT
(John Bowring / Lowell Mason)

William Appling Singers - 1999


Watchman, tell us of the night
What its signs of promise are
Traveler, o'er 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 o'er 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Doubt and terror are withdrawn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