And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did His disciples.  Soon there came running to them a messenger from the ruler’s house, who said to Jairus, “Thy daughter is already dead; do not trouble the master.”  But when Jesus heard it He turned to Jairus and said, “Fear not.  Only believe, and she shall be restored to life.”

When they came to the ruler’s house they saw the minstrels and many people who were making much noise and lamentation for the dead girl, as was the custom.  Jesus said unto them, “Make way; weep not, for the maiden is not dead, but sleepeth;” but they laughed Him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.  And He put them all out of the room, all but Peter and James and John, and the mother and father of the maiden.  Then He took her by the hand, and called to her, saying, “Maid, arise.”  And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway; and He commanded her parents to give her food.

Her parents were astonished when they saw their daughter raised to life and able to eat, but Jesus charged them that they should tell no man what He had done.  But the fame of the miracle He had wrought went abroad unto all that land.

[Illustration:  Jairus’ daughter.]

THE TWO BLIND MEN.

When Jesus had left the house of the ruler Jairus, there followed Him two blind men.  They called out to Him, “Thou Son of David, have mercy upon us.”

Then Jesus looked at them, and asked if they really believed that He had power to cure them and give them back their sight.  And they said unto Him, “Yea, Lord.”  Then He touched their eyes, and said unto them, “According to your faith, so be it unto you.”  And immediately they opened their eyes and were able to see.  Jesus charged them to let no man know what He had done.  But when they were departed they spread His fame abroad over all that country.

Another time Christ and His disciples were coming away from Jericho, followed by a large crowd of people.  And there was sitting by the wayside a blind beggar, Bartimeus by name; and when he heard the noise of the multitude, he asked what it meant.  They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.”  Then he cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”  The people tried to keep him from calling out, but he would not be quiet.  He was determined that Christ should see him.  And Jesus stood still, and commanded them to call him.  So he arose and cast away his outer garment and came to Jesus.  When Jesus asked what he would have done to him, he answered, “Lord, that I might receive my sight.”  And Jesus said unto him, “Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.”  And he received his sight at once, and followed Jesus, praising Him.

[Illustration:  The two blind men.]

FEEDING FIVE THOUSAND.