The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#209

209. '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 other's 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 Olive's brow
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: Wm. B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major