Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#117

117. 'Tis Midnight; and on Olive's Brow

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

2 'Tis midnight; and from all remov'd,
The Saviour wrestles lone with fears;
Ev'n that disciple whom He lov'd,
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 other 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
• Title: 'Tis Midnight; and on Olive's Brow
• Author: William B. Tappan
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Calvary; Communion; Peace and Rest; Salvation

Tune Information

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