a revolutionary army which would attempt to defy and defeat the rule of mighty Rome herself. And so all the machinery was set in motion, and the officers of the law were all on the alert to take advantage of the first overt act of Jesus and His followers, and to throw them into prison as enemies of society, religion and of the state. The Roman authorities were agitated at the reports coming to them from the highest Jewish authorities, and were prepared to crush the rebellion at the first sign. The Jewish priests were in solemn convocation and at the instigation of Caiaphas, the high priest of the Jews, they determined that nothing but the death of this false Messiah would put an end to the agitation which threatened to drive them from power and authority. And so the die was cast. And meanwhile Jesus was resting in Bethany, surrounded by great throngs who were pouring into the place to see Lazarus, and to renew their allegiance to the Master whom they had so basely forsaken. Timeservers ever, the latest miracles had revived their fading interest and waning faith, and they flocked around the Master as noisy, enthusiastic and as full of fulsome praise as ever. And yesterday they had damned Him, and tomorrow they would cry "Crucify Him!" For such is the nature of the multitude of men. Of the multitudes of Jesus' followers, none remained to acknowledge allegiance in His hour of arrest-even among the chosen twelve, one betrayed Him, one denied Him, and all fled away when He was taken cap tive. And for such the Son of Man lived and taught and suffered. Surely His life was the greatest miracle of all. Author of "Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism," "Hatha Yoga, "" "Science of Breath,' ""Advanced Course in Yogi |