Accept this sacrifice for all who have provoked Thee.

If Thou desirest it, I will take the sins of the world upon Me, and atone for them that Thou mayest pardon.

But if it may be avoided, Father, My Father who art in heaven, have mercy on Thy Son, who has proclaimed Thy mercy." So He prayed, and in His infinite distress He longed for His disciples.

He went to them and found them asleep.

They were sleeping like innocent children, and knew nothing of His terrible struggle.