Watchman! tell us of the night,
What its signs of promise are.—
Traveler! o'er yon mountain's height,
See that glory-beaming star!—
Watchman! does its beauteous ray
Aught of hope or joy foretell?
Traveler! yes; it brings the day—
Promised day of Israel.
Watchman! tell us of the night,
Higher yet that stars ascends.—