And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.
And many rebuked him, that he might hold his peace; but he cried a great deal the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.
But Jesus said: Do not forbid him. For there is no man that doth a miracle in my name, and can soon speak ill of me.
Gather together the people, sanctify the church, assemble the ancients, gather together the little ones, and them that suck at the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth from his bed, and the bride out of her bride chamber.