Hymns of Faith ‎#143

143. Tis Midnight; and on Olive's Brow

1 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's 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 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 heav'nly 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: 1980
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:30
• Topic: Christ: Sacrifice; Christ: Suffering

Tune Information

• Name: [Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow]
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Key: A♭ Major