diff --git a/lib/client/edward.js b/lib/client/edward.js
index 40db4090..264e1849 100644
--- a/lib/client/edward.js
+++ b/lib/client/edward.js
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ var join, DOM;
                 Element.appendChild(ElementMsg);
             }
             
-            ElementMsg.hidden = false;
             ElementMsg.textContent = text;
+            ElementMsg.hidden = false;
             
             setTimeout(function() {
                 ElementMsg.hidden = true;