At a subsequent visit to Simon's house in Bethany, where both Lazarus and
Mary were present, Mary's eyes, looking alternately at her brother who had
been restored to life, and at our Lord who had revived him, are "homes of
silent prayer;" and one strong affection overpowers every other sentiment,
when her "ardent gaze" turns from the face of Lazarus, "and rests upon the
Life"--Christ, the author and giver of life. _Vita vera, vita ipsa._