The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#314

314. 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' brow

1 'Tis midnight; and on Olives' brow
The star is dimmed that lately shone:
'Tis midnight; in the garden, now,
The suffering 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 ether 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
• Author: William B. Tappan
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Christ: Sufferings and Death

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVES' BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #316, 171, or 51.