After these things, as the disciples were journeying to the appointed place, again the Lord Jesus appeared to them, saying, “All power is given unto Me in Heaven and in earth : go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”1 And be of good courage, for “I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” When He appeared to them, they adored Him; and remained with Him with great delight Behold them attentively, and consider all that passes between them, for the words are wonderful. He shows them how He is Lord of all; He gives them the command to preach: He gave them the form of Baptism ; He instilled strength into them, by saying He would be with them always. You see how great sweetness He imparts to them, and how many remarkable proofs of love He shows them. When our Lord had finished these things, He gave them His blessing, and disappeared from their sight
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Footnotes
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S. Matt, xxviii. 18-20. ↩