ple at the feet of Jesus. Their request was granted;
our Lord never continues the gracious manifestations of his presence when
these are not desired. However, he refused the request of the man whom he
had healed. The latter wished to accompany Jesus as he entered the boat to
cross to the other side of the lake; but Jesus bade him to remain as a
witness for Christ in his own home and among his own people. It is ever
the desire of the Master that the testimony of those who have known his
power should be given first to those by whom they are best known.

12. The Daughter of Jairus and the Woman with an Issue of Blood. Ch.
8:40-56

40 And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they
were all waiting for him. 41 And behold, there came a man named
Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at
Jesus' feet, and besought him to come into his house; 42 for he
had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was
dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had
spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of
any, 44 came behind him, and touched the border of his garment:
and immediately the issue of her blood stanched. 45 And Jesus
said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said,
and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and
crush _thee_. 46 But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I
perceived that power had gone forth from me. 47 And when the woman
saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down
before him declared in the presence of all the people for what
cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 And
he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in
peace.

49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the
synagogue's _house_, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the
Teacher. 50 But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only
believe, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he came to the
house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter,
and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
52 And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not;
for she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to
scorn, knowing that she was dead.