Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#101

101. '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 Savior prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight; and from all removed
The Savior wrestles 'lone with fears;
E'en that 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 Savior'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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

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