it is the Lord, said she, who has thus favour'd me, at the time when he took care to remove the reproach I was under among men.

blessed is she that has believed; for what she has heard from the Lord, shall be accomplished."

he hath displayed the strength of his arm, and has confounded the proud by the devices of their hearts.

he has cast down princes from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree,

the needy he has furnished with plentiful enjoyments, and the rich he has reduced to poverty.

he has taken Israel his servant into his protection, in pursuance of the mercy,

through the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun has visited us from on high,

whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles,

he said therefore to the people that crowded to be baptized by him, ye brood of vipers, who has prompted you to flee from approaching wrath?

he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.

so no-body that has been drinking old wine, will immediately call for new: for 'tis his maxim, "the old is best."

all that were present were seized with dread, and glorified God, saying, a great prophet is risen up among us, and God has visited his people.

and turning to the woman, he said to Simon, do you observe this woman? though I am a guest in your house, you never offer'd me any water for my feet: but she has bath'd my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.

you did not salute me, but this woman, since she came in, has been continually kissing my feet.

you did not bestow any oil upon my head; but she has poured her rich perfume upon my feet.

improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses.

but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had.

but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace.

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."

but Martha perplex'd with the hurry of her affairs, came to him, and said, Lord, don't you observe my sister has left me to serve all alone: direct her therefore to give me some assistance.

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us. and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

I tell you, tho' he will not rise, to supply him, out of friendship: yet out of regard to his importunity, he will rise, and lend him whatever he has occasion for.

for every one that asketh, receives: he that seeketh, finds: and he that knocks has admittance.

However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light.

" so that the blood of all the prophets, which has been shed since the creation of the world, may be required of this generation,

but I will inform you whom you should fear: fear him, who after he has kill'd, has power to precipitate into hell; yes, I advise you, fear him.

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.

and must not this daughter of Abraham, whom satan has held bound these eighteen years, be disengag'd from this bond, on a sabbath-day?

when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.

in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

salt is good, but if the salt has lost its savour, with what shall it be recovered?

who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it?

or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it?

who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.

whereas this son of yours, who has eat up his fortune among a pack of loose creatures, is no sooner come but you must kill the fatted calf for him.

if therefore your fidelity has not appear'd in the use of these transitory enjoyments, how can you be trusted with what is more lasting?

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

but Abraham said, son, remember you had your enjoyments, when you were alive, and Lazarus his misfortunes: but now he has his consolation, and you your torments.

and he said to him, rise, go your way, your faith has sav'd you.

Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation,

have sight, said Jesus, your faith has obtain'd you a cure.

the first came and said, Lord, your one pound has gained ten more.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more.

but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds:

I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has.

if any one should ask you, why you untie it, let this be your answer, because the Lord has occasion for it.

they answer'd, because the Lord has occasion for it.

master, said they, Moses left it in writing, if any man has a brother, who dies in marriage without leaving children, he is obliged to take the widow, to perpetuate his brother's line.

and he said, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.

for they have offer'd only part of their superfluous wealth; but she has given all that was then left for her subsistence.

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

but now, said he, let him that hath a purse, and a bag, take them both; and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment to buy one.

for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him.

however he urg'd it a third time, why, what crime has he done? I don't find he has done any thing that deserves death: I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and so dismiss him.

as for us, it is with justice, that we suffer the penalty due to our crimes: but as for him, what misdemeanour has he been guilty of?

one of them, Cleopas by name, reply'd, are you such a stranger in Jerusalem as not to know what has so lately happen'd there?

behold my hands, and my feet. for I am bodily present, touch me and consider me; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have:

then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.

and I am going to send you what my father has promis'd you. but continue in the city of Jerusalem, until you shall be endued with power from on high.