human
Now be careful! We are now approaching the place whither the Master has withdrawn himself.
gpt
I suppose the disciples will not perceive us too soon.
human
No, said Judas,
gpt
Should they try it they shall feel the weight of our arms.
human
You will seize him, said Judas,
gpt
But, said Josue,
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I shall give you a sign, said Judas,
gpt
Good, this sign will prevent us from making any mistake.
human
Do you hear? You will know the master by a kiss!
gpt
Yes, yes, cried the soldiers,
human
Now, said Judas,
gpt
Judas, if tonight brings us good fortune, thou wilt profit by the fruit of thy work.
human
We, too, will recompense thee richly.
gpt
Now look out, thou stirrer-up of the people, thou wilt soon have thy reward.
human
Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice; ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy, for I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh from you. I came forth from the Father and am come into the world. I leave the world again and go unto the Father.
gpt
Lo, said Peter,
human
Now we see that thou knowest all things, and hast no need that one should ask thee anything.
gpt
Therefore we believe that thou comest forth from God.
human
Do ye now believe? Behold the hour cometh, yea, is already come, when ye shall be scattered every man to his own and leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. Yes, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son that thy Son also may glorify thee. I have finished the work which thou hast given me to do. I have manifested thy name to those thou gavest me out of the world. Holy Father, keep them in thy name; sanctify them in the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also who shall believe on me through their word; that they may all be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee. Father, I will pray that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Then turning to the disciples who were following him into the garden he said in a voice which was broken with sorrow:
gpt
Children, sit down here while I go and pray yonder. Pray that ye enter not into temptation; but you, Peter, James and John follow me.
human
Never have I seen him so sad; and James the Less replied,
gpt
My heart is also laden down with sadness; while Matthew cried,
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Ah, that this night were passed with its weary hours. And another apostle exclaimed,
gpt
Not in vain has our master prepared us for this.
human
Dear brothers, we will sit down here and rest until he comes back.
gpt
Yes, said Thomas,
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Ah, beloved children, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death. Tarry ye here and watch with me. Then after a pause he added,
gpt
I will go a little further apart in order to strengthen myself by communion with the Father.
human
Ah, dear good master, and John exclaimed,
gpt
My soul is suffering with our teacher.
human
I am very anxious.
gpt
Why does our dear master thus separate us from one another?
human
Alas, we are to be witnesses, and Peter continued,
gpt
Ye know, brethren, we were the witnesses of his transfiguration on the mountain, but now, what is it that we have to see?
human
This hour must come upon me--the hour of darkness. For this it was that I came into the world. Then falling upon his knees he clasped his hands, and looking up to heaven cried, with a great and pitiful voice,
gpt
Father, my Father! If it be possible, and with thee all things are possible, let this cup pass from me! Then Jesus fell upon his face on the ground and remained silent for a while. Then again he rose upon his knees and cried,
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Yes, Father, not as I will, but as thou wilt!
gpt
Simon,
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Alas, my master.
gpt
Simon, dost thou sleep?
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Master, here I am.
gpt
Could you not watch with me one hour?
human
O, Master, forgive.
gpt
Rabbi, sleep has overpowered us.
human
Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.
gpt
Yes, Lord, we will watch and pray.
human
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
gpt
My Father, thy demand is just, thy decrees are holy, thou claimest this sacrifice. Then falling upon his knees, he prayed, saying,
human
Father, the strife is hot. Falling upon his face he remained silent for a time, then raising himself again he cried,
gpt
Yes, Father, if this cup may not pass from me unless I drink it, Father thy will be done. Then standing up he said,
human
Holy One, it will be completed by me in righteousness.
gpt
Are also your eyes so heavy that you could not watch? he said.
human
Ah, my most trusted ones, even among you I find no consolation.
gpt
Oh, how dark it grows around me; the anguish of death encompasses me! The burden of God's judgment lies upon me! Oh, the sins! Oh, the sins of mankind! They weigh me down. Oh, the fearful burden; oh, the bitterness of this cup! Then coming to the grotto again, he cried,
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My Father! and falling down he prayed,
gpt
If it is not possible that this hour pass away from me, thy will be done! Thy holiest will! Father! Thy son! Hear him!
human
O, Son of Man, sanctify the Father's will! Look upon the blessedness which will proceed from thy struggles. The Father has laid it upon thee to become the sacrifice for sinful man. Carry it through to the end. The Father will glorify thee!
gpt
Yes, most Holy Father, I adore thy Providence; I will complete the work--to reconcile--to save, to bless! Then standing up he cried in a more joyous tone,
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Strengthened by thy word, O Father! I go joyfully to meet that to which thou hast called me, as the substitute for sinful man.
gpt
Sleep now and take your rest.
human
What is it, master?
gpt
Behold, we are ready.
human
The hour is come; the son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going.