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the centurion answered, Lord, I am not worthy the honour of such a visit: do but give the word, and my servant is sav'd.

but the heirs to the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness without: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Jesus replyed, the foxes have kennels, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.

but Jesus said to him, follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

and on a sudden so great a storm arose at sea, that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

but the crew were all amaz'd; what is this man, said they, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

Jesus hearing that, said to them, they that are in health don't want a physician, but they that are sick.

go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.

neither do men put new wine into old skins: if they should, the bottles will burst, so that the wine will be lost and the skins be spoil'd: but they put new wine into new skins, whereby both are preserved.

Whilst he thus entertain'd them, the ruler of the synagogue came and made his address to him, saying, my daughter is upon the point of death: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

for she said within her self, if I do but touch his garment, I shall be cured:

but Jesus turned about, and looking upon her, said, daughter lay aside your fears, thy faith hath cured thee: and the woman was cured from that instant.

and he said to them, withdraw, for the maid is not dead, but asleep. and they treated him with contemptuous laughter.

but when the company were turn'd out, he went in, and grasping her hand, the maid rose up.

and they had their sight: but Jesus gave them a strict charge, saying, take care not to let any man know it:

but the Pharisees said, he casteth out devils by the authority of the prince of the devils.

but when he saw how the multitude were fatigued and dispers'd like so many sheep without their Pastors, he was moved with compassion, and said to his disciples,

the harvest indeed is plentiful, but the labourers are few:

but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

if the family be worthy, your benediction shall have its effect; but if it be not worthy, it shall only redound to your own advantage.