
Author: William B. Tappan, 1794-1849 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #456 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: ’Tis midnight, and on Olive's brow Lyrics: 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,
the Savior wrestles lone with fears:
e’en the disciple that 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 heavenly plains
is borne the song that angels know;
unheard by mortals are the strains
that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe. Topics: Darkness; Holy Week; Jesus Christ's Passion; Maundy Thursday; Suffering Scripture: Mark 14:31-36 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW
'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow