I am weak and poor, O Lord, but you have not forgotten me. You are my savior and my God--- hurry to my aid!

Do you perform miracles for the dead? Do they rise up and praise you?

Are your miracles seen in that place of darkness or your goodness in the land of the forgotten?

and begged him earnestly, "My little daughter is very sick. Please come and place your hands on her, so that she will get well and live!"

While Jesus was saying this, some messengers came from Jairus' house and told him, "Your daughter has died. Why bother the Teacher any longer?"

Jesus paid no attention to what they said, but told him, "Don't be afraid, only believe."