Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#125

125. 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow

1 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow
The star is dimm'd that lately shown:
'Tis midnight; in the garden now,
The suff'ring Saviour prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight; and from all removed
Immanuel 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 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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Atonement; Christ: Sufferings and Death; Gethsemane; Passion of Christ; Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: H. K. White

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