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Chapter 29—The Ascension



               The  Saviour's  work  on  earth  was  finished.


               The time had now come for Him to return to


               His  Heavenly  home.  He  had  overcome,  and


               was again to take His place by the side of His



               Father upon His throne of light and glory.



               Jesus chose the Mount of Olives as the place


               of His ascension. Accompanied by the eleven,


               He  made  His  way  to  the  mountain.  But  the


               disciples  did  not  know  that  this  was  to  be


               their last interview with their Master. As they
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