The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-15

down the Shepherd. and the sheep
will be scattered in all directions
czech. xiii. -. But after I have risen
70 life again I will go before you into
Galilee.".
IAN may stumble and fall" said
Peter. yet I never will"
Il solemnly tell you" replied Jesus.
that today-this night-before the
cock crows twice. you yourself will
three times disown me-
Even II I must die with you."
declared Peter again and again, Il
will never disOwn you"
In like manner protested also all
the disciples
Christ's Agony in Gethsemane
So they came to a place called
Gethsemane. There He said to His
disciples.
sit down here till I have prayed"
Then He took with Him Peter and
James and John, and began 20 be fun
OF terror and distress, and tie said to
them.
Ny heart is oppressed with
anguish to the very point Of death;
wait here and keep awake"
Going forward a short distance He
threw Himself upon His face and
prayed repeatedly that. If it was pos
sible. He might be spared that time
of agony; and He said,
Abba, my Father, all things are
possible for Thee: take this cup OF
suffering away from me: and yet not
what desire, but what Thou
Then He came and found them
asleep. and He said to Peter,
simon. are you asleep? Had you
not strength TO keep awake a single
hour2 Be wakefui. all OF you. and
keep on praying. that you may not
come into temptation; the spirit is
right willing, but the body is frail-'
He again went away and prayed
using the very same words. When He
Il In farr q El
for they were very tired; and they
knew not how to answer Him.
third time He came. and then He
said,
sleep on and rest. Enough. the
hour has come. Even now they are
betraying the Son of Nan into the
hands OF sinful men, Rouse
yourselves, let US be going: my
betrayer IS close at hand
Judas brings armed Men
Immediately. while He was still
speaking. Judas one OF the Twelve, !
came and with him a crowd Of men |
armed with swords and cudgels. sent |
by the High Priests and Scribes and .
Elders. Now the betrayer had 7
arranged a signal with them.
The one I kiss" he said. sis the |
man: lay hold of him, and take him
safely away"
So he came. and going straight to |
Jesus he said, Rabbi and kissed /
upon they laid hands on Him and !
held Him firmly. But one of those |
who stood by drew his sword and |
struck a blow at the High Priests /
servant, cutting off his ear.
Jesus cxpostuIates. The
Apostles leave Him
Have you come out" said Jesus |
with swords and cudgels to arrest /
me. as II you had to fight with a I
robber2 Day after day 1 used to be |
among you in the Temple teaching. |
and YOU never seized me. But this is I
happening in order that the Scriptures |
may be fulfilled"
Then His friends all forsook Him
and fled. One youth indeed did follow !
Him. wearing only linen cloth round /
his bare body. OF him they laid hold. !
but he left the linen cloth in their |
hands and fled without it.
Christ is taken to the High Priest
So they led Jesus away TO the High 1
Priest. and with him there assembled !
all the High Priests. Elders, and |
Scr5bes. Peter followed Jesus at a |
distance. as far as the outer court OF /
the High Priests palace. But there |
Ire remained sitting among the |
officers, and warming himself by the |
lire.
False Testimony and gross Insults
Meanwhile the High Priests and the |
entire Sanhedrin were endeavouring /
10 get evidence against Jesus in order /
TO put Him to death. but could find I
none; for though many gave false /
statements did not tally. Then some |
came forward as witnesses and falsely /
declared.
we have heard him say. 7 will +
pull down this Sanctuary built by /
human hands. and three days /
I will erect another built
without hands"
But not even in this shape was !
Their testimony consistent.
At last the High Priest stood up, /
and advancing into the midst OF them
all. asked Jesus,
Have you no an-wer to make? 4
What is the meaning OF all this that /
these witnesses allege against yOu2"
But He remained silent. and gave /
no reply. A second time the High I
Priest questioned Him.
Are you the Christ. the Son OF the /
Blessed One?" he said.
Y am" replied Jesus, and you and /
others Will see the Son OF Man sitting /
at the right hand OF the divine Power. /
and coming amid the clouds OF the /
sky ops. cx. 1; Dan. vii. 49,.
Rending his garments the High i
Priest exclaimed.
What need have we of witnesses
after that2 You all heard his impious i
words What is your judgment2"
condemned Him as deserving OF death. /
some began to spit on Him. /
and to bIndfold Him. while striking i
Him with their fists and crying.
Prove that you are a prophet"
The Officers too struck Him with
open hands as they took Him IN
charge.
Peter disoWns his Master
Now while Peter was below IN the 4
quadrangle. one OF the High Priests
maidservants came, and seeing Peter
warming himself she looked at him
ana said
You also were with Jesus. the
Nazarene.''
But he denied It. and said
Il don't know don't understand
do you mean?" !