Then He, to those who watched Him, said: "I one thing ask of you; Is it on Sabbath days correct Evil or good to do?" But they replied not, then He said: "What man among you all Shall have one sheep which on this day Into a pit shall fall; "And he will not lay hold on it, And quickly lift it out? That man is better than a sheep, You surely cannot doubt. "Wherefore 'tis lawful thus to do Good on the Sabbath days;" And He looked on them with surprise, Grieved by their wicked ways. Then to the man who meekly stood, Waiting the Lord's command, In centre of the synagogue, He said: "Stretch forth thine hand." And though the hand hung helpless down, The heart with faith was strong; And instantly ran vital force The arm's whole length along. Then went the haughty Pharisees And the Herodians rude, And held a council to destroy Him who did only good, But Jesus, knowing it, withdrew, Still followed by the crowd; He healed them all, but charged that they Speak not His name aloud. The Twelve are Chosen. AND then up to a mountain's side, One day, the path He trod, And there alone He bowed Himself All night in prayer to God; And in the morning called all those Who Him their Master claimed, And, from amongst them, chose out twelve, Whom He apostles named. And He ordained this favored few, With privilege to each To be with Him when He so willed, Or be sent forth to preach; And to have power to heal the sick The dumb, the halt, the blind, And cast all evil spirits out, That vex and curse mankind. And these were the twelve chosen men: Simon, to whom the Lord Had given the name of Peter-- A stone, both strong and hard; And Andrew, Simon's brother, and The sons of Zebadee, Bold James and John, whom Jesus said Should Boanerges be, Which means the sons of thunder, and Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James and Jude, Both sons of Alpheus true; Simon, who was a Canaanite-- By Luke Zelotes named-- And Judas called Iscariot; Traitor, for evil famed. Healing the Sick. HE then descended to the plain, To seek for food and rest, When all the people of the land In crowds around Him pressed. The weary sick and those who felt The pangs of racking pain, And others vexed with devils hoped From Him relief to gain; And, following, sought to touch Him, As power from Him had flown; But in compassion He beheld And healed them, every one. [Illustration: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT St. Matthew 5:5-7. St. Luke 6:20-49.] The Sermon on The Mount. AGAIN, up to the mountain side He went, and took His seat; And His disciples followed Him, And gathered round His feet. And lifting up His eyes on them, He raised His voice to teach, Declaring those exalted truths He came on earth to preach.