And while He thus transfigured stood, In His apostles' sight, They suddenly beheld two men Appear, with Him, in light. 'Twas Moses and Elias, who Talked feelingly with Him About the death He must endure Soon at Jerusalem. Then Peter spoke--his heart was full Of holy love and fear: "Lord, it is good," he said, "for us To dwell forever here. "Let us three tabernacles build; The first shall be for Thee, One be for Moses, man of God, One for Elias be." He spoke his heart's sincere desire, But ere the words were said, A bright cloud overshadowed them, And covered every head. And from the cloud a voice was heard, "This is my Son beloved, In whom I am well pleased--hear Him, If ye would be approved!" When the disciples heard the voice, They fell upon their face, O'ercome by fear and sore dismay, In that most awful place. And Jesus, touching each one, said: "Arise and do not fear;" And when they looked around they saw No one but Jesus near. And as they came down from the mount, He bade them not disclose What they had seen and heard that day, Till from the dead He rose. And they obeyed, and of that scene No word to others said; But 'mongst themselves enquired what meant The rising from the dead. An Only Child Healed. THE next day, coming to the place Where they had left the nine, They found a crowd, glad to behold The Master's face, Divine. He asked the scribes: "What question ye With my disciples here?" When one in haste approaching Him, And kneeling down in fear, Said: "Lord, have mercy on my son-- He is my only child; And a dumb spirit tortures him, And makes him fierce and wild. "And often in the fire he falls, And in the water too; And I spoke to Thy disciples, But they could nothing do." Then Jesus said: "O, men perverse, Why can ye not believe? How long shall I be with you ere The faith ye will receive?" Then to the father: "Bring to me Your son." The child was brought, When he fell, foaming, on the ground, By the foul spirit wrought. Then Jesus asked the man: "How long Has he been troubled thus?" He answered: "From a little child; But, Lord, canst Thou help us?" Jesus replied: "If thou hast faith, Then thou shalt have relief." The man cried out: "Lord, I believe; Help Thou mine unbelief." Then Jesus to the demon spoke: "Deaf and dumb spirit sore, I charge thee to come out of him, And enter him no more." The spirit cried and troubled him, Till, like one dead, he fell; But Jesus took him by the hand, And, lo! the child was well. And now the Master and the twelve Into a house retired; And the nine came to Him and asked That which they most desired: