189. '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 suffering Saviour prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight, and from all removed,
The Saviour 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 Saviour's woe.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow
Title: 'Tis Midnight; and on Olive's Brow
Author: William B. Tappan (1822)
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Gethsemane; Christ: Passion; Christ: Atonement (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: OLIVE'S BROW
Composer: William B. Bradbury (1853)
Meter: L. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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