Chapter 24

ST. JOHN WITH JESUS IN GETHSEMANE

An Eye-witness--Departure from the Upper Room--Kidron--Gethsemane--Olive Trees--John's Memories--Garden Owner--Charge to the Nine--Mt. Moriah--Final Charge--A Prophecy--Companions in Glory and Sorrow--A Sad Change--John Beside Jesus--Sorrowful Soul--Charge to the Three--Jesus Alone--Jesus Seen and Heard--Garden Angel--Agonizing Prayer--Sleeping Disciples--Midnight Scene--Sleeping for Sorrow--Awakening Call--Flesh and Spirit--Repeated Prayer--Victory--"Arise"--Path of Prayer--Gathered Band--Lighted Way--Empty Upper Room--John's Contrasted Memories--Betrayal Sign--Warning Cry--Unshrinking Purpose--The Meeting--Traitor's Kiss--Marred Visage--Repeated Question and Answer--Two Bands--One Request--Peter's Sword--Changed Voice--A Captive and Legions of Angels--The Fleeing Disciples 163