Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. Then Jesus called His disciples unto Him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with Me now three days, and have nothing to eat : and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.-St. Matthew xv, 31-32.

So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him. -St. Matthew xx, 34.

When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, He saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?-St. John v, 6.

The cup which My Father hath given Me shall I not drink it?-St. John xviii, 11.

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture

might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.-St. John xix, 28.

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.-Acts v, 15, 16.

For I will show him how great things he must suffer for My name's sake.—Acts ix, 16. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also knowing that tribulation worketh patience. Rom. v, 3.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. -Rom. viii, 18.

And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.-2 Cor. i, 7.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.-2 Cor. iv, 16-18.

And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.-2 Cor. xii, 9.

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?-Heb. xii,

7.

Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of pa

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tience. Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.-James v, 10, 11, 15.

For suitable Prayers see page 164.

Loss of Friends.

ONE of the severest and the commonest of trials is the loss of our dear ones-the little child whose pretty ways have endeared it to us, or the grown-up friend whose companionship and affection formed so large a part of our life—or that most terrible of trials, the loss of husband or wife. In the hour of sorrow we find our best consolation in prayer to God that the "Comforter " may abide with us, and, in considering the teaching of our Christian religion, we remember that in this, as in other forms of trouble, we have the sympathy (the fellow feeling) of Jesus. One of the occasions on which He wept was at the grave of Lazarus when He was overcome by His sorrow for the mourners. It is natural to grieve when our loved ones