The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#124

124. O the Agonizing Prayer

1 O the agonizing prayer
Rising on the midnight air!
"Let this cup pass from Thy Son:
Not my will, but Thine be done!"

2 O the tears and bloody sweat
Falling fast on Olivet!
In Thy lonely agony,
Shedding crimson tears for me!

3 O what wrath of earth and hell
On Thy head unpitying fell,
When Thy passion time began,
Bearer of the sin of man!

4 Waken me from sinful sleep;
Faithful, loving, make me keep,
Watching ev'ry hour with Thee
Who didst agonize for me!

Text Information

• First Line: O the agonizing prayer
• Title: O the Agonizing Prayer
• Author: Thomas Mackellar, 1812-1899
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:39
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Suffering, Death of
• Notes: If it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless … as Thou wilt. Matt. 26:39.

Tune Information

• Name: ALBERTSON
• Composer: Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp, 1839-1908
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 60