Joy to the World ‎#46

46. What 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 it beauteous ray
Aught of hope or joy foretell?
Trav'ler, yes, it brings the day
Promised 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Doubt and terror are withdrawn.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 thy wand'ring cease;
Hie thee to thy quiet home.
Trav'ler, lo! the Prince of Peace,
Lo! the Son of God is come.

Text Information

• First Line: Watchman, tell us of the night
• Title: What of the Night
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: [Watchman, tell us of the night]
• Composer: Lowell Mason (Theme)
• Key: E♭ Major