Laudes Domini ‎#385

385. Gethsemane

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;
Ev'n 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 ether-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: Gethsemane
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Agony of; Christ: Crucifixion of; Christ: Sufferings of; Christ: Weeping; Gethsemane
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major