In the Garden of Gethsemane
"A place called Gethsemane" -Matthew 26:36 My soul, let thy morning meditation be directed to the garden of Gethsemane, that memorable spot, sacred to the believer, because so much beloved and resorted to by Jesus. Here Jesus oft came with His disciples. And here, my soul, do thou often take the wing of faith, and flee in devout contemplation. Was this place dear to thee, thou precious Redeemer? And was it not because here thou didst enjoy the sweetest refreshing in communion with the Father? Was it not because here thou knewest would begin the conflict and the agony, in which the great business for which thou camest on earth would be accomplished. Didst thou abide here, Lord, a whole night, after a day's constant preaching to the people, the week only before Thy crucifixion. (See Luke 21:37) And when the night was past, didst Thou again repair to the temple to the same employ? Was Gethsemane dear to Jesus? Was here His favourite haunt? And shall not m...