The Auction Block
THE AUCTION BLOCK By REX BEACH Author of "THE SILVER HORDE" "THE SPOILERS" "THE IRON TRAIL" Etc. Illustrated THE AUCTION BLOCK CHAPTER I
After they left the synagogue, they went to the house of Simon and
Andrew. Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and presently they
told Jesus about her. He came and took her by the hand. Then He lifted
her up and, immediately, the fever left her. And she, then, ministered
to them.
That evening around sunset, many people were brought to Him who were
diseased and some who were possessed with devils. And all the city
gathered together at the door. Jesus healed many that were sick of
divers diseases. He cast out many devils and did not allow the devils
to speak because they knew Him.
The next morning, rising before dawn, He went to a solitary place to
pray. Simon and those who were with him followed. When they found Him,
they said, All men seek for thee. And Jesus said to them, Let us go on
to the next towns that I may preach there also: for therefore came I
forth.
And Jesus preached in the synagogues throughout Galilee, and cast out
devils. There came to Him a leper. Kneeling down and beseeching Him,
the leper said, If thou wilt, thou can make me clean. Jesus was moved
with compassion. He put out His hand, touched him, and said, I will. Be
thou clean.
And, as soon as He had spoken, the leprosy departed and the man was
THE AUCTION BLOCK By REX BEACH Author of "THE SILVER HORDE" "THE SPOILERS" "THE IRON TRAIL" Etc. Illustrated THE AUCTION BLOCK CHAPTER I