Star.
London, England, 1825-05-12 00:00:00

THE MOUNT OF OLIVES.

This being the period when the Ascension of Our
SAVIOUR is commemorated, the following observations
on the spot where this event took place, may not be al-
together uninteresting.
After alluding to the garden of Gethsemane, the
author remarks, "that if he attempted to describe
only in part those peculiar sensations experienced at
the exact moment, *hen standing on the very ground
trodden by the sacred feet of the RIDEEMZU of the
World, all that language could convey would fall in.
finitely short. The warmest glory of inexpressible de-
light arose in the heart, and of that solemn nature of
which a reader can form no just conception. It beat
with those emotions it had at so former period enjoyed;
a gratification, indeed, snore pure than can possibly be
derived from the corporeal senses; to taste that exalted
pleasure of which I partook on the sanctified ground,
the reader must not only possess a heart sincere in the
belief of Divine revelation, but stand on the identical
spot, and be favoured with a vivid image of the great
and glorious labours of redemption, which were accom- I
plished there by Jesus Coons., before the eyes of those'
who ware witnesses of his exalted power, clemency, and
charity. If I then find myself so totally inadequate to
relate what I experienced in this lower part of the
Mount of Olives, how shall I express all that rushed
upon my soul when I reached the summit of it, which
had been so eminently blessed by his glorious presence.
ia I observed here the remains of a small Church or
Chapel, in the octagon form, a ith a cupola, denomi-
nated " The Ascension," built by St. Helena, who,
through the means of her son Constautine, may be con-
sidered as possessed of the treasures of the Roman
World. Thcre is shewn the impression of the left foot
of a man, which is ten inches in length, and four in
breadth, made in a rock, or stone, said to be that of
Our. SAviouo, on his ascending to Haven. This is
most devoutly saluted by pilgrims. Although I own
some doubts may be entertained as to the authenticity
of this fact, yet candour obliges me to acn't that it
may not, after all, be improbale, that those who wit-
nessed the Ascension, might, in their zeal to retain the
memorial of an event so strikingly grand and sublime,
trace an outline on the last: spot of earth which had
been touched by his sacred feet. Admitting, therefore,
such outline was formed to mark the place, it would
aFpear that he stood with his left hand towards Jeru-
salem, a most appalling sign, and hisface was directed
towards the north.
No person., who is in the slightest degree acquain•ed
with a knowledge of Scripture, can stand on this com-
manding elevation, from which the most perfect view
of Jerusalem underneath it, and the surrounding coun-
try, is presented, without perceiving that boundless
field •Wbith opens up for contemplating the wisdom
and good,,ess of the OssorroTEN r CREATOR of all things,
and the infinite variety bf stupendous and miraculous
events that occurred on this chosen part of the earth,
during past ages, demonstrative of his power, and
marked as the seat of the redemption of the human
race ; (Asides, the pinnacle of this mountain is the very
spot where our Lotto, triumphing over death and the
grave, had ascended to Heaven. I say these are con-
siderations most, strikingly calculated to stamp upon
the soul feelings of profound veneration. Deeply have
Ito deplore, that such a country should be under the
dominion of men who worship an Impostor, and in
whose hearts there is a deadly hatred against those
who offer up adoration to that GREAT BUNG, as the
only name under Heaven by whom the salvation of

thtir immortal souls can possibly be accomplished.

is further to be lamented, that the Christian Powers of
Europe do not co-operate, and wrest it from the hands
of these barbarians, when the most beneficial effects
might be derived, not only horn an establishment of
the Christian faith, but many important objects might
be accomplished by the introduction of agriculture, the
arts and sciences, • and many discoveries made of anti-
quities. In a word, never let that period be lost sight
of, when, from a sound that had rung throughout
Europe, a flame was lighted up, enthusiastic desires•
displayed, pod the sword unsheathed against the
enemies of the Cross of cHnisT ; that these holy
fiel4s, over which his feet had walked, were the dis-
tinguisbod theatre of English chivalry; the walls•of
Jeru,salem broken down, and a triumph of the belli-
mrent Christians tertisinated in the snbju4ation of that
city,. by hoisting Ike standard, and displaying the ban-
ners of she Crosson its shattered battlements; ana
finally, that the Holy Sepulchre, despised and contami-
nated by Infidels, had been rescued from their polluted
hands."—Travds in Me Holy Land, by fine Wilson.
.
Tux DIIKE or Yours Sraecn.—ln the copy of his
Royal Highness's Sgeeeb„„which we have already given, that part
only of the Coronation• Oath which is enacted by Stat. 1 W. and M.
s. irle.a. was inserted: The clause enacted by St. 5 Ann, c. S.
was also lead by his Royal Highness, and is as follows
" y will• maintain sod preset*: inviolably, the settkment of the
Clips& ougagieDO, sled the Doctrine, Wor, Discittine and
Goveramsat thereof as by law established, the Kingdoms
risteutpti.nd Ireland, the Dominion of Wales, and • Town of
Tweed, and the Territories thereinto belonging,
before the oMea of theism) Kingdoms."
The letters received from Malta 'state that island to
-bevel"' woks', and thee * "ass of the great prentstions
LallaftelMOomenment,Zer4sands were free o=
. Mae bad the
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