The Pleading Savior; or, 
The Wondrous Love of Christ as Displayed in His Intercessory Prayer

The words of Jesus are precious words, whether he speaks to his people of his Father — or speaks to his Father for them. In his Word . . .
he unfolds his will,
he reveals his love, and
he displays his sympathy.
But in his prayer for them, as their Intercessor, just before he offered up himself as their sacrifice — he appears to open his whole heart to them. About this prayer, there appears a peculiar sanctity.
Its tenderness is most touching.
Its depths are profound.
Its pathos is exquisite.
It breathes of heaven.
It is full of love — infinite, eternal, fraternal love. It is the love of one who is God — and therefore loves with all the strength of the divine nature; it is the love of one who is human — and therefore loves with all the tenderness of pure and holy humanity. O Jesus, your love is astonishing — it passes knowledge!