that the pity of such a tender Saviour should sink so far below their plumb-line to guage, or his mercy should range so high beyond their power to reach. Jesus is talking of the death of his friend, let us listen to his words; perhaps we may find the key to his actions in the words of his lips. How surprising! He does not say, “I regret that I have tarried so long.” He does not say, “I ought to have hastened, but even now it is not too late.” Hear, and marvel! Wonder of wonders, he says, “I am glad