Chapter 26

JOHN THE LONE DISCIPLE AT THE CROSS

Following the Cross--Jesus Bearing the Cross--Wearing the Thorny Crown--Great Multitude Following--"Daughters of Jerusalem"--Calvary--John's Memories--Group of Four Enemies--Seamless Coat--Casting Lots--Jesus and the Gamblers--Three Marys and Salome--John their Companion--A Contrast--Other Apostles--John and Salome--A Mother's Love--Mary's Thoughts--Sword of Anguish--Comfort in Sorrow--Lonely Future--Loyal Son--New Relation--Mary's Return from the Cross--Why John Her Guardian--A Poet's Words to John--In the New Home 184