Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#79

79. 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' brow

1 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' 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 ether-plains
Is borne the song that angels know;
Unheard by mortals are the strains
That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' brow
• Author: William B. Tappan, 1794-1849
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Son; Gethsemane

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVES' BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major