And while He spoke, from Jairus' house Came messengers, who said: "Trouble the Master now no more; The little maid is dead." But Jesus to the ruler turned, And said: "You need not grieve; All shall be well with thee and thine, If only thou believe." Before He reached the ruler's house, He told the rest to wait, And none but Peter, James and John, Went with Him through the gate. And when He entered in the house, He found it full of grief, Nor did the mourning company Expect from Him relief. Then He said gently to the friends: "Why make this noise, and weep? The damsel is not truly dead, But taketh rest in sleep." And they all laughed--a laugh of scorn-- Well knowing she was dead, When He turned out the sneering crowd, And calmly onward led. The father and the mother, who No doubting did betray, And His believing followers, To where the maiden lay; Then took her gently by the hand, And said, with pitying eyes: "Talitha Cumi; damsel, I Now say to thee arise." Then instantly the maid arose, And walked upon her feet, When He in kindness ordered that They give her food to eat. Two Blind Men Healed. NOW when the Lord departed thence, Two blind men followed close, And, "Oh! Thou Son of David," cried, "Have mercy upon us." And when He reached His lodging house, The blind men entered too; Then Jesus asked: "Do ye believe That I this thing can do?" They said: "Yea, Lord;" then did he touch Their eyes, with fingers kind, And said: "According to your faith, Be ye no longer blind." Forthwith they saw, and Jesus charged That they let no man know; But they went out and spread His fame Wherever they did go. The Disciples Sent Forth. STRAIGHTWAY the Lord departed thence, And came to His own home, And in the synagogue He taught When Sabbath-day had come. The people wondered at His words, And asked: "How can it be That this man has such power gained As we both hear and see? "For is not this the carpenter? We know his mother well; His brethren and his sisters, too, All here among us dwell." And so they took offence at Him, And Jesus said: "In vain A prophet much esteemed abroad At home would honor gain." And He could do no mighty works-- Save healing a few sick, And teaching in the villages-- Because their faith was weak. But looking on the people with Compassion in His heart, As scattered sheep, and ignorant-- He called the twelve apart, And sent them forth, through all the land, To preach, by two and two, To the lost sheep of Israel, The Gospel, pure and true. Death of John the Baptist. HEROD, the king, his birthday kept, And festive supper spread, For lords, high captains and chief men, Of Galilee the head.