We are Watching, We are Waiting BEAUTEOUS DAY—George Frederick Root We are Watching, We are Waiting 1 We are watching, we are waiting, For the bright prophetic day: When the shadows, weary shadows From the world shall roll away. Chorus We are waiting for the morning, When the beauteous day is dawning; We are waiting for the morning, For the golden spires of day. Lo! He comes!see the King draw near; Zion, shout! the Lord is here. 2 We are watching, we are waiting, For the star that brings