midnight
His head was hot , his pulse was feverish . He longed for the touch of his mother 's hand ; he was hungry for the sound of Jane 's voice ; he longed to lay his head on Andrew Malden 's knee ; but he was alone -- Calvary was here . The crucifixion hour had come . At midnight he awoke . A strong arm seemed to hold him , a voice to say , `` When thou passest through the waters , I will be with thee ; when thou walkest through the fire , thou shalt not be burned . '' It was the Christ . There alone on the summit of the mount of the cross , amid the bitterness of the world , pierced to the heart , crucified in soul , Job Malden stood with his Master .