The Garden of Gethsemane
In the garden, dark and drear
Unable to verify this hymn's presence in major Lutheran hymnals or its theological development.
History & Background
Insufficient research data available for this hymn text in standard Lutheran hymnological sources.
Bulletin Note
An early 19th-century hymn of unknown authorship, 'The Garden of Gethsemane' has long meditated on Christ's submission in prayer before His passion, inviting believers into the mystery of redemptive suffering.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law's accusation—our Lord bore what we deserve—and the Gospel's comfort: His willing obedience purchases our redemption and models the surrender grace alone makes possible.