RAISING THE DEAD

He raised the dead: advancing into Nain

He saw them carry the bier out of the gate;

He saw the mother, widowed and desolate,

And He was moved with pity, love and grace.

He touched the bier - a touch of potency -

And when it stopped His word was "Youth, awake!"

Death had to bend to power that was so great;

And willingly He went to touch the maid:

He cleared the feigning mourners out of the place

And with His few moved quickly and displayed

Mercy and power touching her where she lay,

Restoring her  - "her parents were amazed."