The wondering train repeat the word.

’Twas eve; on Syria’s sandy plains

The scorching sun no longer beams;

Athwart the weary traveler’s brow

The chilling night-wind passes now;

The prowling thief, with murderous steel

Each sandy hillock may conceal;

Where shall the wanderer find repose?

How shall he ’scape his secret foes?

On; pilgrim, on; yon glimmering light