151. Dark Was the Night

1 Dark was the night, and cold the ground
On which the Lord was laid;
His sweat like drops of blood ran down;
In agony He prayed.

2 "Father, remove this bitter cup,
If such Thy sacred will;
If not, content to drink it up
Thy pleasure I fulfill."

3 Go the the garden, sinner, see
Those precious drops that flow;
The heavy load He bore for thee;
For thee He lies so low.

4 Then learn of Him the cross to bear;
Thy Father's will obey;
And when temptations press thee near,
Awake to watch and pray.

Text Information
First Line: Dark was the night and cold the ground
Title: Dark Was the Night
Author: Unknown
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ;
Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Jesus: Passion
Tune Information
Name: MARTYRDOM
Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1766-1824
Meter: CM
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Higher key (Ab), No. 273



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