Watchman
words by John Bowring, 1825
music by danny Donnelly
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 joy or hope foretell?
Traveler, yes – it brings the day,
Promised day of Israel.
Watchman, tell us of the night;
Higher yet that star ascends.
Traveler, blessedness and light,
Peace and truth its course portends.
Watchman, will its beams alone
Gild the spot that gave them birth?
Traveler, ages are its own;
See, it bursts o'er all the earth.
Watchman, tell us of the night,
For the morning seems to dawn.
Traveler, darkness takes its flight,
Doubt and terror are withdrawn.
Watchman, let thy wanderings cease;
Hie thee to thy quiet home.
Traveler, lo! the Prince of Peace,
Lo! the Son of God is come!
credits
from Christmas In L.A.,
released November 26, 2015
danny Donnelly: vocals, guitars, oregon
Sergio Gonzales: Drums
Jon Button: Bass
Sean Holt: Sax, background vocals
Bill Churchvile: Trumpet, background vocals
Evan Ziegenmeyer: background vocals
Recorded by danny Donnelly
Mixed by JAmes McAlister
Mastered by Louie Teran @ Marcussen Mastering Hollywood CA
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