The Fourth Night Watch) is a novel by the Norwegian writer Johan Falkberget published in 1923.
The development of his character and Christian faith to become a priest for the workers and peasants is one of two main themes in the novel.
The second theme is Benjamin and Gunhild's devastating love affair, which leads to Katrine's breakdown and death, David's suicide, and the two lovers' remorse, suffering, and chastening.
The title of the novel refers to the fact that Jesus came walking on the sea toward the disciples during the fourth watch of the night, in their time of need.
Per Amdam writes in Norges litteraturhistorie (Norwegian Literary History, 1975) that "The suffering reshapes, refines, and liberates Benjamin and Gunhild—like Ol-Kanelesa—so they appear as whole personalities, identical with their best qualities ....