the land and let down his nets. Peter said, "Master, we have toiled all night and have taken nothing; nevertheless, at Thy word I will let down the net.” They then put the net into the sea, and caught so many fish that the net began to break. As soon as they saw this, they made signs to the other ship to come and help them.

The net was pulled up so full of fish, that both ships were laden until they began to sink. When Peter saw this he was afraid; he threw himself at the feet of Jesus and said, "Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." James and John were as much astonished as Peter when they saw so many fishes. Jesus said to Peter, "Fear not from henceforth thou shalt catch men." The men now rowed their boats to the land;

they then left their boats and nets, and followed Jesus.

We see the power of God in all the actions of Jesus. How kind He shewed Himself in all the miracles He performed!

After this Jesus went with James and John into Peter's house. His mother was ill in bed of a bad fever. Jesus was very kind to her; for He went to her bedside and touched her hand, and cured her in a moment. She then rose up very thankful, and prepared some food for Jesus and His disciples, and she waited upon them herself. This wonderful cure was soon talked of all over the town; and before the night came, all the sick people in the place were brought to Peter's house. When Jesus saw them He laid His hands upon them and cured them.

Jesus now began to travel to every city

and village to preach and heal the sick.

He told the people to " repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

19. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

WHEN the people saw the miracles which the Saviour wrought, they followed Him in crowds. Jesus went up into a mountain and began to teach them. The disciples stood close to Him; but the people were round the mountain. All eyes were fixed on Jesus, and there was a deep silence. He then taught them in these words: "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for

they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."

After this, our blessed Saviour explained the commandments of God; especially that which teaches us to love our neighbour. He said, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law,

till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment. But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; but whoso