Author: William B. Tappan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #194 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Year Written: 1822 Lyrics: 1 ’Tis midnight, and on Olive’s 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 the Savior’s grief and tears.
3 ’Tis midnight, and for others’ guilt
the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood;
yet he that has 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: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death; Christian Year: Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Cross; Jesus Christ: Suffering Scripture: Mark 14:26-42 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW
'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow