The Worshiping Church ‎#220

220. '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 suffering Savior 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 heavenly 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 (1822)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:3
  ;
  Matthew 26:31-46
  ;
  Mark 14:32-41
  ;
  Luke 22:39-46
• Topic: Biblical Places: Mt. of Olives; Blood of Christ; Jesus Christ: in Gethsemane; Jesus Christ: Man of Sorrows; Jesus Christ: Temptation; Maundy Thursday

Tune Information

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