disciples were joined by Jesus, but not until He had become a guest at their evening meal did they recognize Him.

SUPPER AT EMMAUS.

In some friendly house in Jerusalem, all the Apostles except Thomas were gathered. Eager feet had come through the darkness, and eager voices had demanded admittance. Now the doors were fastened for fear of wrathful priests and rulers. The two who had talked with Jesus on the way to Emmaus had told their story, and in turn had learned that Jesus had appeared to Peter.

Nine of the ten Apostles present had not yet beheld Jesus since His resurrection. They had listened attentively to those who had seen their risen Lord, but still they were perplexed. An interval of silence came; then, though no door had opened, no footstep sounded, Jesus stood in their midst, breaking the stillness with the words, "Peace be unto you!"

Grief was slow to change to joy, but as a last convincing proof of His presence, Jesus asked for food and ate it. "Peace be unto you!" He said again; "Receive ye the Holy Ghost!" He added, as His form could no longer be discerned. Silently, and as suddenly as He had appeared, Jesus had disappeared, and the First Easter Day was at an end.