African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#150

150. 'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow

1 'Tis midnight, and on Olives' brow
The star is dimmed that lately shone;
'Tis midnight, in the garden now
The suffering Savior prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight, and from all removed,
The Savior wrestles lone with fears;
E'en that disciple whom He loved
Heeds not his Master's grief and tears.

3 'Tis midnight, and for others' guilt
The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood;
Yet He that hath in anguish knelt
Is not forsaken by His God.

4 'Tis midnight, and from heavenly plains
Is borne the song that angels know;
Unheard by mortals are the strains
That sweetly soothe the Savior's woe.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis midnight, and on Olive's brow
• Title: 'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow
• Author: William B. Tappan, 1794-1849
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Mark 14:13-42
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Jesus: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major