Watchman!
C. Ives
Watchman, tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are:
Traveller, o'er yon mountain's height,
See that glory beaming star!
Watchman, aught of joy or hope?
Traveller, yes—it brings the day,
Promised day of Israel.
Dost thou see its beauteous ray?
Traveller, See!