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Hymn 269

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1 Watchman! watchman! tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are!
Trav'ller! o'er yon mountain's height,
See that glory-beaming star?
Watchman! does its beauteous ray
Aught of hope or joy foretell?
Trav'ller! yes, it brings the day,
Promised day of Israel,
Promised day of Israel.
2 Watchman! watchman! tell us of the night;
Higher yet that star ascends:
Trav'ller! blessedness and light,
Peace and truth its course portends.
Watchman! will its beams alone
Gild the spot that gave them birth?
Trav'ller! ages are its own,
See! it bursts o'er all the earth,
See! it bursts o'er all the earth.
3 Watchman! watchman! tell us of the night,
For the morning seems to dawn;
Trav'ller! darkness takes its flight,
Doubt and terror are withdrawn.
Watchman, let thy wand'rings cease,
Hie thee to thy quiet home.
Trav'ller! Lo! the Prince of Peace
Lo! the Son of God is come!
Lo! the Son of God is come!

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Last Updated on : Sunday, November 30, 2014