Author: William B. Tappan, 1794-1849 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #150 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 'Tis midnight, and on Olives' brow
The star is dimmed that lately shone;
'Tis midnight, in the garden now
The suffering Savior prays alone.
2 'Tis midnight, and from all removed,
The Savior 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 heavenly plains
Is borne the song that angels know;
Unheard by mortals are the strains
That sweetly soothe the Savior's woe. Topics: Jesus Christ Suffering and Death; Jesus Passion Scripture: Mark 14:13-42 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW
'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow