But the woman left her pitcher, And to the city went, And told to every one she met The wonderful event; How she had seen a traveler, Sitting by Jacob's well, Who all her secret history Did accurately tell. And, "Come and see him!" she exclaimed, "For he the Christ must be; Such wisdom, dignity and grace None e'er possessed as He." Meanwhile the Lord's disciples Before Him set some meat, And urging Him with gentle words, Said, "Master, come and eat." But, in that hour, no mortal food His craving want could fill, His heart and mind were wholly set To work His gracious will. 'Twas now the harvest day of souls, In old Samaria's fields, And He would gather all the fruit That faithful labor yields. So He, in answer to the call That He partake of food, Taught the great lesson to all men Of always doing good. And, now, came the Samaritans And begged the Lord to stay And lodge within their city's walls, And teach them every day. And He who hearkens when we ask, Complied with their request; And in their city He abode Two days, an honored guest. And many of those men believed He was the Christ--the Lord, When they beheld His holy life, And heard His gracious word. The Nobleman's Son. AND, now, upon His journey bent, He turned His eager face To tread the road to Galilee, Urged on by love and grace. And on before Him went His fame. 'Mongst Jews both great and small, And teaching in their synagogues, Was glorified of all. And He was well received by them-- The men of Galilee-- Who, at the feast of passover, His miracles did see. There was a certain nobleman, Who in Capernaum dwelt; Whose son was sick, and nigh to death, And great concern he felt. But hearing Jesus had returned To Galilee, was glad, And hastened to Him, to entreat That He would heal the lad. Then Jesus said, to try his faith, "Unless ye wonders see Ye will not yield your hearts to God, Nor yet believe on me." To this remark the nobleman Made no direct reply; But said: "Oh, Sir, come down with me Before my child shall die." Jesus responded: "Go thy way, Thy son doth surely live;" And the man went, nor did he doubt The word the Lord did give. And as he traveled to his home, His servants came to meet, And tell him that his son was well; His joy was now complete. He asked them when the child improved, And they, in answer, said "The seventh hour of yesterday The burning fever fled." That very hour, the father knew Had Jesus said he lived; And he, himself, and all his house, On Christ, the Lord, believed. In the Synagogue. THEN Jesus came to Nazareth, His childhood's quiet home; And, as to teach on Sabbath days His custom had become,