'Tis Midnight

Words: William B. Tappan, 1822

Music:   "Olive's Brow," William B. Bradbury, 1853
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 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
     Emmanuel wrestles lone with fears
     E'en the 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 Who 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 Savior's woe.

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