43. Of Whom, howbeit, does He doubt—of
Himself, or of the Father? Of Him, surely, Who saith:
“Take away from Me,”—being moved as man is moved to
doubt. The prophet reckons nothing impossible with God. The
prophet doubts not; think you that the Son doubts? Wilt thou put
God lower than man? What—God hath doubts of His Father, and
is fearful at the thought of death! Christ, then, is
afraid—afraid, whilst Peter fears nothing. Peter
saith:
“I will
lay down my life for Thy sake.” S. John xiii. 37. Christ saith: “My soul
is troubled.” S. John xii. 27.