Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the
name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." The true
followers of Christ, in their desire to do good, will frequently
find cases to excite their sympathy. Here was a most affecting case,
a man lame from his mother's womb, but is suddenly cured by the
power of God. He was directed by Peter to look upon John and
himself, assuring him that they had neither silver nor gold, but
such as they had he would give. He had only to look upon them, Peter
and John, at the beautiful gate that is supposed to divide the
Gentiles from the inner Court.

1. The power of Christ displayed in such a remarkable manner on this
occasion. 2. The faith of the man in doing as he was told, and the
effects produced. 3. The faith of Peter and John, united with their
desire to work a miracle in this man's case. 4. The gratitude of
this man; he had received far more than he had expected.

Their success was even more than they had anticipated. They had gone
forth at the command of Christ. They had not only respect for His
authority, but they gave testimony to this by their ready obedience
to the command of Jesus, and thus far they had the satisfaction of
doing the will of their Lord and Master.

It was a loving obedience, as can be seen by the results that
followed.

They commenced their work _right_, receiving their instructions from
their Saviour Himself. They went forth relying upon Him for the help
and assistance required.

They returned again to give him their report, and they rejoiced to
feel that their success was even beyond what they expected. And yet,
while the Saviour heard their report, He cautioned them not to let
their success occupy too much of their attention, but rather rejoice
because their names are written in heaven. It is pleasant to know
that when we obey the Lord, as these seventy disciples did, that we
adhere strictly to all His words of command; and that we know that
we have experienced the love of God in our hearts; but yet we are
not to make this the ground-work of our rejoicing, but trust more in
that which is done without us than in that which is done within us.

Another grand characteristic of the elder was his almost invariable
custom to watch and note the providential dealings of God with the