It is impossible to

study the records of the life of Jesus without noticing how often He retired to

the mountains. Amid the loneliness of their silent strength, He seemed to

breathe the atmosphere of the ages, and to enter into communion with His Father

in special degree. It is equally impossible in such study to fail to notice His

loyalty to the valleys, and the places where men gathered in crowds. It would

be quite true to say that. He loved the mountains, but lived during most of His

public life in the valleys.