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So dark the night, and cold the ground
On which the Lord was laid;
His sweat like drops of blood ran down;
In agony he prayed.
"Oh Father, take this bitter cup
If such would be Your will
Yet not my will, but Yours be done,
Your plan I shall fulfil."
My mind, in that dark garden sees
Those precious drops that flowed.
That bitter cup, He drank for me;
For me He lay so low
Then let me learn the cross to bear
The Father's will obey
And when temptations press me near
Awake to watch and pray
Thomas Haweis (1734-1820) - Adapted by Russell Baker ©2004
The original "Dark Was The Night" - set to a well known tune that to me seems to suit the mood extremely well. Here's where you can find the original version: http://www.cptryon.org/xpipassio/hymns/dark.html
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