The Voice of Praise ‎#180

180. '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 Saviour prays alone.

2 'Tis midnight--and from all removed,
Immanuel 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--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 Olive's brow
• Author: Tappan
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:36-42
  ;
  Mark 14:32-42
  ;
  Luke 22:39-42
• Topic: Christ: Sufferings and Death; Gethsemane

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