Trinity Hymnal ‎#182

182. '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,
Emmanuel wrestles lone with fears:
E'en the 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; from the heav'nly plains
Is borne the song that angels know:
Unheard by mortals are the strains
That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow
• Author: William B. Tappan (1822)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Luke 22:39
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: The Light; Christ: Man of Sorrows; Christ: Suffering of

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVE'S BROW
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1853)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major