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humiliation and death. After his resurrection they would be better able
to understand and appreciate them.
Jesus now had but a short time in which to comfort and instruct his
little band of followers. His farewell counsel was rich in sympathy and
truth. Exceeding precious to his disciples were those last moments
passed with their beloved Master. Like a consecrated high priest he
now poured forth the burden of his soul to his Father in a petition for
his church such as the angels had never before heard. This prayer was
deep and full, broad as the earth, and reaching high Heaven. With his
human arm he encircled the children of Adam in a firm embrace; and
with his strong divine arm he grasped the throne of the Infinite, thus
uniting earth to Heaven, and finite man to the infinite God.
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