Part 239 (1/2)

_The Two Blind Men_.

And as Jesus pa.s.sed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, ”Have mercy on us, thou son of David.”

And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said unto them, ”Believe ye that I am able to do this?”

They say unto him, ”Yea, Lord.”

Then touched he their eyes, saying, ”According to your faith be it done unto you.” And their eyes were opened.

And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, ”See that no man know it.”

But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

_The Throngs About the Master_.

And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great mult.i.tude from Galilee followed: and from Judaea, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and beyond Jordan, and about Tyre and Sidon, a great mult.i.tude, {129} hearing what great things he did, came unto him. And he spoke to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him: for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him. And the unclean spirits, whensoever they beheld him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, ”Thou art the Son of G.o.d.”

And he charged them much that they should not make him known.

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THE MIRACLE AT NAIN

_How the Lord Jesus Raised a Widow's Son from the Dead_.

And it came to pa.s.s soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great mult.i.tude. Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and many people of the city were with her.

And when the Lord saw her, he had compa.s.sion on her, and said unto her, ”Weep not.”

And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still.

And he said, ”Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

And fear took hold on all: and they glorified G.o.d, saying, ”A great prophet is arisen among us”: and, ”G.o.d hath visited his people.” And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.

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JESUS PREACHING BY THE SEASIDE [End ill.u.s.tration]

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THE GREAT TEACHER