Christ in Song ‎#156

156. For Others' Guilt

1 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' brow
The star is dimmed that lately shone;
'Tis midnight; in the garden now
The suff'ring Saviour prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight; and from all removed,
The Saviour 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 who 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 Olives' brow
• Title: For Others' Guilt
• Author: W. B. Tappan
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Christ's Sufferings
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: Bradbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.