The Night Watch

Shine, shine, the light of good works shine The watch before the city gates depicted in their prime That golden light all grimy now Three hundred years have passed The worthy captain and his squad of troopers standing fast The artist knew their faces

God is keeping the night watch for you and for me Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps Shepherds watch over the little white sheep The lighthouse is shining for ships far at sea As God keeps the night watch for you and for me So sleep, sl