Voices Together ‎#318

318. ’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,
Immanuel 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.

Text Information

• First Line: ’Tis midnight, and on Olive’s brow
• Title: ’Tis Midnight, and on Olive’s Brow
• Author: William B. Tappan
• Meter: LM
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:36-46
  ;
  Mark 14:32-42
  ;
  Luke 22:39-46
• Topic: Holy Thursday; Praying; Suffering
• Source: Poems, 1822

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE’S BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: The Shawm, 1853