CHAPTER XX.

JESUS BLESSING LITTLE CHILDREN.

AND now I am sure you will like to know what Jesus did when some little children were brought to Him. Some good mothers longed that their dear children should be touched and blessed by the Saviour. The disciples thought that it was of no use to trouble Jesus about such little creatures, so they tried to send them away. But did Jesus think they were too young to be noticed by Him? Oh, no! He was much displeased with the disciples. Then calling the little ones to Him, He said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God." "And He took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them! Does not this remind you of your little hymn ?—

CHAPTER XX.

JESUS BLESSING LITTLE CHILDREN.

AND now I am sure you will like to know what Jesus did when some little children were brought to Him. Some good mothers longed that their dear children should be touched and blessed by the Saviour. The disciples thought that it was of no use to trouble Jesus about such little creatures, so they tried to send them away. But did Jesus think they were too young to be noticed by Him? Oh, no! He was much displeased with the disciples. Then calling the little ones to Him, He said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God." "And He took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them!" Does not this remind you of your little hymn ?—