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CHRIST THE FRIEND OF THE POOR AND THE SI 419
JESUS CURES THE PARALYTIC
They gave praise to God, saying, "We have seen wonderful things today.'' T
There lived in Capharnaum a woman who for twelve years had su ered much with an issue of blood. She wi
had co ulted many physicians and had spent all her money t ing to be cured. One day, she s Jesus passing by. A great crowd surrounded Him and she could not get near enough to speak to Him. She said within herself, "If I could but touch the hem of His garment, I should be healed.'' So she worked her way through the crowd and, when she was near enough, reached out her hand and touched the hem of His gar­ ment. Immediately the fountain of her blood was