peace. This tree must have been very ex- 
tensively cultivated in Judea, in order to 
have furnished the vast quantities of oil 
which were used in the sacrifices and service 
of the temple ; besides its general consump- 
tion as an article o 
The mount of Olives, near Jerusalem, 
was a favourite place with our blessed Lord 
while on earth : repeated mention is made 
of His frequenting it; and it was probably 
one of those retired and peaceful spots 
which have ever been favourable to medita- 
tion and true wisdom. 
