X. Freeing from Sin (viii. 13, 31-36). Divine power alone can free from bondage of sin and Satan. This Christ gives. Many believed on Him.
XI. Healing Blind (ix. 1-11). Christ's divine light opens eyes and heart. Blind man saved.
XII. Good Shepherd. Christ, Himself God, the way to God. Gives life by laying down His life. One fold, one flock, one Shepherd.
Lessons. 1. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.
2. No man cometh to the Father but by Me.
3. Lord, I believe, help Thou my unbelief.
Christ, Lord of All.
During the last moments of a godly woman, speech had left her; but she managed to articulate the word "Bring." Her friends, in ignorance of her meaning, offered her food, but she shook her head, and again repeated the word "Bring." Thinking she desired to see some absent friends, they brought them to her; but again she shook her head; and then, by a great effort, she succeeded in completing the sentence—
"Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all"—and then passed away to be with Jesus.
April 2nd.—Raising of Lazarus.
To read—St. John xi. 32-45. Golden Text—Ver. 25.
Gospel began with miracle at joyful family gathering. To-day's lesson tells of sad gathering of family and friends at a funeral. He would again show divine power.