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[How can Thine own apostles fall?]

All ye shall be offended because of Me this, &c. —xxvi. 31.

How can Thine own apostles fall?
The' occasion of offence they take
From that Thou dost endure for all,
And basely all their Lord forsake:
And still there are who faith profess
Till call'd to suffer for Thy cause,
In times of trial and distress
They faint and stumble at Thy cross.