IV. Comments. This lesson with its vivid contrasts of belief and unbelief gives us a wonderful opportunity to urge upon pupils a decision to live the Christian life. Has Christ opened the eyes of our scholars to the love of God, to the awfulness of sin, to the need of a Savior, our divine Leader and Brother? Urge them, in the class and out, to be as outspoken and courageous for Christ as was this man who had never before perhaps seen or heard of Jesus, and whose gratitude at once called forth this wonderful confession.
Being cast out by the rules of the synagogue brought this man into closer and deeper fellowship and communion with Jesus.
He had believed far enough to obey his bidding, and had thus been healed. Now he is brought to a great saving, transforming faith, viz., that Jesus is the Son of God.
Do we take advantage of our privilege of confession?
Before Christ came there were no hospitals.
He is the inspiration of all charitable institutions, but healing of the body is of secondary importance; the healing of the soul is primary. "Whereas I was found, now I see."
Start with what you know—your own experience—and he will reveal himself according to your developing and progressive needs.
BIG LOSS BY DETERIORATION
Lack of Paint Is Worse Than Fire, Says Expert of Ohio Station—No Best Time for Task.
"Lack of paint causes a greater annual loss through deterioration than the aggregate fire loss in Ohio for the past 12 months," asserts Virgil Overholt of the agricultural extension department, Ohio state university, in urging the  Farmers of Ohio to apply paint frequently and liberally. 