Community of Christ Sings ‎#456

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

1 ’Tis midnight, and on Olive’s brow
the star is dimmed that lately shone;
’tis midnight in the garden now;
the suff'ring Savior prays alone.

2 ’Tis midnight, and from all removed,
the Savior wrestles lone with fears:
e’en the disciple that 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: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Mark 14:31-36
• Topic: Darkness; Holy Week; Jesus Christ's Passion; Maundy Thursday; Suffering

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Key: A♭ Major