Watchman, what of the night?
Isaiah 21:11
"What enemies are abroad?
* Errors are a numerous horde,
and new ones
appear every hour:
against what heresy am I to be on my guard?
* Sins
creep from their lurking places when the darkness reigns;
I must myself
mount the watch-tower, and watch unto prayer.
Continue Watchman, to forewarn us of our foes, and for Zion's sake hold
not thy peace. "Watchman, what of the night?"
What weather is coming for
the Church?
Are the clouds lowering, or is it all clear and fair
overhead?
...and now
that Popery and infidelity are both threatening,
let us observe the
signs of the times and prepare for conflict.
"Watchman, what of the
night?"
Christ, the polestar, is ever fixed in His place,
and all the stars are secure in the right hand of their Lord.
But watchman, when comes the morning?
The Bridegroom tarries.
Are there no signs of His coming forth as the Sun of Righteousness."
Charles Spurgeon
