John Trapp on Matthew 26:42

Verse 42. The second time and praid] Praier is that arrow of deliverance that would be multiplied. God holds off on purpose, that he may hear oft of us, that we may ply the throne of grace,2 King. 13. 19. and give him no rest. The Church, Psal. 80. commenceth thrice the same sute, but riseth every time in her earnestnesse, [illegible: 1 word]. 3, 7, 19. If thy petition be not lawfull never preferre it: as if it [illegible: 1 word], never give it over. God suspends thee to [illegible: 1 word] thee. If this cup may not passe, except I drink] It passeth then, even while we are drinking of it. [non-Latin text not transcribed], Hold our faith and [illegible: 1 word]. It is but a storm, and will soon be over. It is but a death, and that's but the day-break of eternall brightnesse. It is but winking (as that Martyr said) and thou shalt be in heaven presently.