Beside Bethesda's quickening pool he lay,
A wreck of sin,
Not knowing how to demonstrate the way
To enter in.
"Wilt thou be whole?" said Christ unto him then.
He answered, "Sir,
I would be cured, but none will help me when
These waters stir."
"Arise, take up thy bed and walk," said he
Who knew all Truth;
And thus commanded, he was made to be
Again as youth.
Likewise some bed of pain—some mortal thought—
Holds you and me,
Until reflection of God's love is brought
To make us free.
