While distant isles rejoice in Jesus’ name.
Watchmen of Zion, sound aloud the note of warning,
Till earth’s benighted nations hail the glorious morning;
O, Sun of Righteousness, thy cheering beams display,
Dawn on the earth, and bring the glorious day!
3 Deep is the desolation of the race benighted
Fast bound in ignorance, o’erwhelmed with guilt and fear;
Folly and superstition every hope have blighted,
Save where the rays of truth divine appear.
Haste, haste, ye messengers, reveal the wondrous story,