Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

by Charlotte M. Yonge

Be called a Nazarene."

And there the blessed Jesus

Spent childhood's simple days,

And, as he grew, waxed strong and wise

By God's unholding grace.

THE CHILD CHRIST, MARY HIS MOTHER AND JOSEPH
JESUS RENDERED OBEDIENCE, NOT ONLY TO MARY, BUT TO JOSEPH—LUKE 2:51.

The Child in the Temple.

NOW, every year, these parents

Jerusalem did seek;