Author: William B. Tappan Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #182 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Trinity Hymnal Lyrics: 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. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ The Light; Christ Man of Sorrows; Christ Suffering of Scripture: Luke 22:39 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW
'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow