On Joyful Wing ‎#136

136. Stand at Your Post

1 Stand at your post, ye watchmen,
Dark though the night;
See afar, bright and clear,
Dawns the morning light;
Sound, sound the trump of Zion
O’er land and sea;
Tell again the happy tidings,
Grace is free.

Refrain:
Bright Star of the morning, Thou blessed Star of glory,
Blessed Star of glory, shine on in thy beauty,
And bear the joyful news to ev’ry clime;
Soon to Jesus shall the heathen nations come,
Soon to Jesus shall the world be gathered home;
Cry aloud, ye watchmen, over land and sea,
Tell that Jesus lives and reigns forever.

2 Stand at your post of duty,
Bu not dismayed,
Christ the Lord rideth on
Now is strength arrayed;
Lift up the gospel banner,
Watchmen, proclaim
Peace and life to ev’ry creature
Through his name. [Refrain]

3 Stand at your post of duty,
Trust must prevail,
Joyful news, welcome news,
Comes with ev’ry gale;
Lo! at the feet of Jesus
Proud monarchs fall:
They have heard the gospel message,
Joy to all. [Refrain]

4 Stand at your post of duty,
Cheer, watchmen, cheer;
Lo, the time, promised time,
Now is drawing near;
Bright o’er the distant mountain
On rolls the day,
Driving ev’ry mist and shadow
Far away. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Stand at your post, ye watchmen
• Title: Stand at Your Post
• Author: Lizzie Edwards
• Refrain First Line: Bright Star of the morning, Thou blessed Star of glory
• Publication Date: 1886

Tune Information

• Name: [Stand at your post, ye watchmen]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney