only believe.— Only believe:—The circumstances in which our Lord uttered these simple but memorable words … Did He say this for the sake of Jairus alone? Nay, surely not! I take these precious words of our Lord, and now especially apply them to one who is seeking forgiveness, but who feels as if he need scarcely hope, as if he could never be a child of God, &c. If you have some such feelings, it is just to you I say, “Be not afraid, only believe!” 1. There are some, many, alas! and the Bible scarcely