Once Jesus went to the city of Nain. His disciples went with him. Many
people followed him. As he reached the city gate he met a funeral
procession. It was a long procession, for the young man who was dead had
been his mother’s only son, and she was a widow. The people were very
sorry for her. Jesus, when he saw her, felt very sorry for her, too.
He spoke to her. He said, “Weep not.” Then he went towards the frame
on which the dead body was laid, and touched it; and the men who were
carrying it stood still, and Jesus spoke to the dead. He said, “Young
man, I say unto thee, arise.” Immediately the dead man sat up and spoke
to Jesus; and Jesus called his mother to him. This wonderful thing made
the people afraid; they said, “A great prophet has come among us.” And
they praised God for sending him. This story was told all over the
country, and for many miles around. When the people came together they
said, “Have you heard how that poor widow who lives in Nain had her son
given back to her after he was dead?”
[Illustration: JESUS RAISETH THE WIDOW’S SON.—Luke vii. 14-15.]