The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-25

1t Is interesting TO nOkICe now muCu VI NV
toricsl Importance attaches to Mt Olives in
connection with Christ. 1t is not wonderful
that the region is held to be very sacred, and
that strangers visiting it feel profound rever-
ence for 1t; that they experience something OF
the holy ground" sensation.
In 1887 the Emperor of Russia and his brothers
erected a small. beautiful, costly church build
ing, M memorial to their mother, not great
distance southeast of the Garden. The archi-
lecture is Muscoyite. There are seven towers.
These terminate in onion shaped cupolas.
4. The Sufferer and HIS Companions.
Near the entrance to the Garden OF Geth-
semane Christ left eight of his Apostles, pass
ing on farther within, accompanied by Sts.
Peter, James, and John. Hating. he passed
on to about the distance Of a stones throw tSt.
Luke, %: Al, requesting the three selected
Apostles to remain till his return. The cast of
a stone might be, say. 40 feet. The three
Apostles chosen to be more near to the Sufferer
were thesa me selected by him to witness his
TRANSPORTATION, and to behold the resurrection
Of the daughter of Jairus Christ withdrew
(St. Luke, %: Az from the three. He trod the
wine-press alone. He offered himself on the
altar of sacrifice. In his case the High Priest
and the offering correspondent, were identical.
5. Cause Of the Agony.
There is no doubt but the severest struggle
of Christ was in Gethsemane. There he fought
the battle and came forth victorious. 1t is the
making up the mind, the conquest over all re-
luctanee, the reaching firm conviction ana
resolution, which costs the greatest struggle.
Leaving Gethsemane. Jesus passed on calmly
to his fate. His was q conscious agony. Says
Martin:
"He trembles, but no does not faint he
does not swoon. but agonize. And agony ID
action to the uttermost. This 10 the glory oil
his triumph"
As to the cause, DR.. Meyer says:
have no hesitation in believing that he
was here put upon the trial of his obedience.
In pursuance of this purpose the mind of Jesus
was left to pass under dark cloud; his views
lost their cearness the Fathers will seemed
shrouded in obscurity, the cross appeared In
tenfold horror, and Nature was left to indulge
her feelings and put forth her reluctance"
The opinion of DR.. Ormiston is worry safe.
He said:
Tho mysterious nature of his dread We
cannot comprehend. What we do know is,
that he voluntarily endured all these sufferings
for US, that he might bring US to God. 1t was
the Son OF Man in anguish for mankind"
The struggle was mental. His physical dis.
tress began next day with nails and spear and
cross. He was not lacking in courage. lie did
not suffer 80 terribly because OF chagrin at
meeting, though innocent, such Illuminating,
dsgraoeful death. From human standpoint
he would, like any man, have the sorest dread
at tho prospective wounding and pain. But he
was inferior to many man ii he were SO
racked with distress in the face of mere bodily
He sorrowed over human sinful-
ness; at The lack of the world in appreciation
of his life and DEATH at the coming secular
wretchedne of the Jews; at the slowness OF
men to accept salvation. Then Satan piled him
with his darts. st. Luke, A: 13; %: 90.
6. Suggestions.
i. Pray. If Christ needed to offer petitions
to his Father in Heaven, much more need We
so do. Angels will come and strengthen you In
reply to earnest prayer. Prayer is itself
prophecy of coming good Prayer Is SEED whicn
is sure to give plentiful harvest. Prayer pre-
pares us for temptation. st. Mt, 26: Al.
Notice Christ's prayer:
a. IL was flial Father. st. Mt, 26: Al.
b. Submissive. Thy will. V. 49,
c. Ernest. Heb, 2:17
d. Successful Angel helped. st. L., %: 43.
1t is always well to pray in anticipation or
endurance of special suffering.
We notice that repetition in prayer is not
out of place. st. Mt, 20 IA.
If God do not answer our prayers to the
letter. he gives us strength to endure the
struggle.
2. Favoritism among orr friends seems coun-
tenanced by our SaviOr's example. ST. Matt,
26: 81. When one is in peculiar trial he may
prefer certain OF his friends TO DO with MIN.
Special condolences may exist without harm to
our general circle of associates. Some of our
friends may have peculiar adsutabilitv for
rom fnrti-r- 10.
g. Maintain fidelity to friends Never be
Never betray friends conf
iencss in you. Judas will always be detested
for the ad vantage he took Of friendship to
harm his friend.
a. Watch as we'll as pray. Either watching
Or praying alone will be a failure.
g. We get comfort in all our sorrow when we
remember he on whom rely for help and
experienced similar trials. We have
his company therein. and can feel sure he will
relieve us.
6. Submit your will to the will of God. Let
your will he his, his yours. This plan insures
but one will. and thus we get harmony. If
only one will Is TO guide, it is better il be the
will of the Al-wise and the All-good and the ALL
powerful.
T. Be grateful to Christ in view of his bap-
ism of suffering in order that we may have |
the baptism of the Holy Spirit Christ agonized |
% secure us the Kingdom; let US strive (agonze)
70 enter His Kingdom.
% complain, recall the struggles Of Jesus. So |
Mrs. Sigourney wrote:
Thou who hast power 10 look
Thus ut Gethsemanc. be STILL be stilli
What thine insect-woes compared to His
Who agonizeth there? Count thy brief pains
AS the dust atom on LIES chariot wheels,
And in Savior's grief forget them all.
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