CHAPTER 163.
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40 So in a trinity of days I will show forth the all of life, the all of death, the meaning of the resurrection of the dead.
41 And what I do all men can do.
42 And you, my three, who constitute the inner circle of the Church of Christ, will show to men the attributes of all the Gods.
43 And Peter shall make known the Power of God; and James shall show the Thought of God; and John shall demonstrate the Love of God.
44 Be not afraid of men, for you have been sent forth to do the mighty works of God the Father, God the Mother, God the Son.
45 And all the powers of carnal life cannot destroy your life until your work is done.
46 I leave you now, and I will go out in the darkness all alone and talk with God.
47 By sorrow I am overwhelmed. I leave you here to watch with me.
48 Then Jesus went three hundred cubits toward the east, and fell upon his face and prayed; he said,
49 My God! my God! is there a way by which I may escape the horrors of the coming hours? My human flesh shrinks back; my soul is firm; so not my will, but thine, O God, be done.
50 In agony he prayed; the strain upon the human form was great; his veins were burst asunder, and his brow was bathed in blood.
51 And then he went back to the three, and found them all asleep; he said,
52 O Simon, Simon, do you sleep! Could you not watch with me a single hour? Be vigilant, and watch and pray that your temptations be not too great for you to bear.
53 I know the spirit is alert and willing; but the flesh is weak.
54 And then he went again and prayed, O Father, God! if I must drink this bitter cup, give me the strength of body, as I have the strength of soul; for not my will, but thine be done.
55 And when he went again to his disciples; lo, he found them still asleep. He wakened them and said to James,
56 Have you been sleeping while your master has been wrestling with the greatest foe of men? Could you not watch with me a single hour?
57 And then he went again and prayed. O God, I yield to thee; thy will be done.
58 And then again he went back to the three, and still they slept. He said to John,
59 With all the love you have for me, could you not watch with me a single hour?
60 And then he said, It is enough; the hour has come, and my betrayer is at hand; arise and let us go.
61 And when they came again to Kidron, lo, the eight disciples were asleep, and Jesus said, You men, awake; behold, for the betrayer of the son of man is come.