Hymns for the Living Church ‎#139

139. '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 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 heav'nly 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 (1822)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:30
• Topic: Christ: Death; Christ: Gethsemane; Gethsemane

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1853)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major