Now, do you remember what he did after the disciples and the people were gone ?" "Went up into a mountain to pray," answered Elsie.

"Grandma, why did he pray when he was God and could do everything ?" "We cannot fully understand it, dear, but he was both God and man and loved to talk with his Father, God." "Yes, grandma, I love to talk to my father," said Ned.
"So do I," said Elsie; "he is such a dear, kind papa, and we all love him so much." "That is right," grandma said with her sweet smile; "and I hope you sometimes thank God, our heavenly Father, for giving you such a good, kind papa." "Yes, grandma, yes indeed!" "Now listen while I read," she said, and began: "'And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and they cried out: (For they all saw him, and were troubled.) And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.