Poems (Hornblower)/Sonnet (Jesus walked forth into Gethsemane)
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SONNET.
Jesus walked forth into Gethsemane, With his disciples, and said, "Sit ye here, While I go hence to pray:" then sudden fearAnd heavy sorrow, with the agonyOf thought, came o'er him; and, as he went on, He fell upon his face, and deeply prayed; "Father! if it be possible," he said,"Let this cup pass from me." Absorbed, aloneHe poured his soul to heaven, and humbly strove For perfect confidence; "yet not as I, But as Thou wilt, my Father," was his cry;And his pale lips moved with submissive love.O! Heavenly Father! when my cross appears,Thus, Saviour-like, may love dispel my fears!