NEED

"It is worthwhile to notice what kind of trouble it was that so stirred the compassion of Jesus at this time. It was because he saw the people as sheep not having a shepherd. It was not their hunger, nor their poverty, nor their sicknesses, but their spiritual need that so deeply touched his compassion. There were no wise, gentle, thoughtful pastors watching over the higher interests of their immortal nature, feeding them with heavenly bread, protecting them from the wolves of sin and lust and leading them in right paths." J. R. Miller, quoted by Kathleen Curto, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

 

When he [Jesus] went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things (Mark 6:34).

 

A hymn to read, sing, hum, or whistle, to the glory of God:

Come unto Me. Ye Weary. William C. Dix, 1867

He Is Risen

The world cannot bury Christ. The earth is not deep enough for His tomb, the clouds are not wide enough for His winding sheet. Edward Thomson.

And he [an angel] said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee..." (Mark 16:6-7).  

And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20). 

A hymn to read, sing, hum, or whistle to the glory of the risen Christ: UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE.