143. 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,
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 heav'nly 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
Title: Tis Midnight; and on Olive's Brow
Author: William B. Tappan
Language: English
Publication Date: 1980
Scripture:
Topic: Christ: Sacrifice; Christ: Suffering
Tune Information
Name: [Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow]
Composer: William B. Bradbury
Key: A♭ Major



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