The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories
THE MATADOR OF THE FIVE TOWNS AND OTHER STORIES by ARNOLD BENNETT 1912 BY THE SAME AUTHOR NOVELS A MAN FROM THE NORTH
when I drink it with you in my Father's kingdom. Following the meal,
they sang hymns and went out into the mount of Olives.
Jesus said to the disciples, Ye shall all be offended this night
because of me for it is written: I will smite the shepherd, and the
sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But, after I am risen
again, I will go before you into Galilee.
Peter said to Him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, I
will never be offended. Jesus answered Peter, This night, before the
cock crows, thou shalt deny me thrice. Peter replied, Though I should
die with thee, I will not deny thee. Then all the disciples said the
same.
Jesus took them into a place called Gethsemane and said, Sit here while
I go yonder to pray. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with
Him. He said to these three, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful and heavy
unto death. Stay here and watch with me.
He went off a little farther and fell on His face. Jesus prayed,
saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
Nevertheless, be it not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
Then He went to the three disciples and found them asleep. He said to
Peter, Could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray so ye do not
give in to this temptation again because, while the spirit may be
THE MATADOR OF THE FIVE TOWNS AND OTHER STORIES by ARNOLD BENNETT 1912 BY THE SAME AUTHOR NOVELS A MAN FROM THE NORTH