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Israel appears then to have been the height of their ambition. And they had entertained the hope that the great object of his advent into this world was to effect this desired end. But to their great surprise, he expatiates upon his death, resurrection and ascension to heaven, and the glorious results that would flow therefrom. In the precious words that fell from his lips his God-like benevolence shone forth conspicuously. He knew very well the severe trials and difficulties to which his disciples would be exposed after his departure from them. He knew that neither the temporal prosperity and glory of Israel, or any thing else in this world was calculated to afford solid peace to the soul. But he would not leave them comfortless. Hence in infinite love and compassion he assures them that peace could be found no where else but in him. "These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace."