When the men, gnashing their teeth and foaming at the mouth, approach Him, Jesus raises that hand which has beckoned the waves to rest, Page 96 and the men can come no nearer. They stand before Him, raging but helpless. With authority He bids the unclean spirits come out of them. The unfortunate men realize that One is near who can save them from the tormenting demons. The evil spirits are forced to release their victims, and a wonderful change comes over the demoniacs.
Light shines into their minds.
Their eyes beam with intelligence. The countenances so long deformed into the image of Satan become suddenly mild, the bloodstained hands are quiet, and the men lift their voices in praise to God. Meanwhile the demons, cast out from their human habitation, have entered into the swine and driven them to destruction. The keepers of the swine hurry away to publish the news, and the whole population flock to meet Jesus. The two demoniacs have been the terror of the country.