The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#264

264. 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 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, who hath in anguish knelt,
Is not forsaken by His God.

4 'Tis midnight; and from other 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 Olive's brow
• Title: Olive's Brow
• Author: W. B. Tappan
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:38

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow]
• Composer: Wm. B. Bradbury
• Key: A♭ Major