Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-29


cases are mentioned is in aaGHaie eondl'
ton, her blood thin, and stomach out OF or.
| der. They get up in the morning and stand
| before the glass with hands above their heads
| Arranging the hair, and checking what little
| natural flow of blood there is TO the head
eating little or nothing for several hours, IN
| stead OF taking some warm nourishment, as
they should before getting up. Such cases
| don't require medicine; their troubles are
the ouigrowih OF nervous arrangement and
| resemble various diseases. They want rest
of mind, and that is often produced 10 what
is called faith cures. The nerves quoted.
the body resumes its normal condition, and
the patient is to all appearances well"
"In cases of malaria, there are frequent
cures BY prayer and snointment, Mr.. SimP'
son claims" said the reporter.
sit is very difficult for one who is ply
| stefan to judge what malaria is. The term
is fashionable now and is used with little
judgment or knowledge; but malaria such 1
have presented to me every day Is likely 10
be helped by the faith influences have men,
toned"
Mr.. SIMPSONS SERVICES.
Services are cond ucted BY the Rev. Albert
B. Simpson in the Grand 0perahouse build
ing every Friday afternoon. At a recent
haggard-looking, and made their way with
difficulty up the aides. Those who were
most exhausted were given seats in front in
large arm-chairs upholstered with plush,
carried from an adjoining room by the por-
ter and an assistant. Before the services be-
gan groups were formed in all parts OF the
hall, md conversation was carried on in a
whisper about the latest cases of crre by
faith. J. he men present were of the class
usually found where there is any form OF re-
ligious excitement.
he haI oh IN
which he attempted 10 show that Christ's
mission was 70 heal infrmities as well as TO
save souls, and that the power vested In the
disciples Of the early eh lrch 20 heal diseases
had not passed away. Theirs vas as much
need he said of evidence of ChTisrfanfty
cluded his remarks he invited those present
who had been healed to testify for the glory
OF God and the encouragement of others
seeking relief from their suferings
TESTIMONY OF THOSE WHO BELIEVE THEY
HAVE BEEN HEALED.
The first person to respond was a woman,
who told long story OF her inability 10 con-
quer her hatred for her brother law, who
had been, she thought, responsible in a
measure for The death of her sister. She
had never been able, she said, to obey the
Scriptural injunction, ITO love your enemies
and pray for those who despitefully use you
to do what she was unable to do herself, she
had been able to conquer her il.-feeling
toward her brother-in-law, and would now be
pleased TO see HIM prosperous and happy.
This was given as an instance of answer 10
prayer.
81 wish 10 testify" said neatly-dressed
woman with a rudy face, shat l was cured
of disease that bafled the skill of the ply
sicians. 1t was done by the Touch Of God in
answer 10 prayer"
"May 1 finish your story?" asked Mr..
Simpson
The woman nodded assent.
This person. he said, 'came to this couu-
try from England to place herself under the
treatment of skillful physicians. They pro-
uounced her incurable. Last week she sent
for me- but was too busy for day or two
went to God in prayer herself. That was
right. L have no power. When 1 finally
went to see her che told me that she was
wholly cured of her disease. Is that not SOP"
"1es," replied the woman.
A stout man seated on the stage said that
he wished 10 speak of the remarkable case of
a friend whe had been cured of disease of
the most stubborn character. at was a
miracle, and nothing else" said the speaker.
"The sick man was a mere shadow; he wss
on the verge OF the grave. One day / said
TO him: Why don't you Try Brother Simp-
SON.
"Not me, not me-" interrupted Mr.. Simp-
son, shaking his head; 81 am nothing"
well, he came here and was benefited at
once. He can now eat three good round
meals day, and he told me the other MORN
ing that ne intended TO throw away mis-
81 wish TO give God glory for what He has
done for me-" said woman in the rear of
the house. Her complexion was the ashen
color peculiar TO some forms of nervous dis |
ease. "For nine year," she went on, 81 was
afflicted with nervous disturbances SO that 1 |
would fall down snd be unconscious for |
hours. L also suffered from heart disease. |
But wish to say here that 1 have not had |
for several weeks. God healed |
me in answer TO prayer at one of these meet |
IDgs here"
MY affection" said another woman, twas
3 weakness iu my eyes. L began some weeks
ago TO pray for relief. Ny eyes are now
very much better, and | believe that they
will be fully restored"
will you not testify TOO ?" said the pas
yregstiou. She was pleasant-faced woman
of stout figure.
II will, gladly. God be praisedw she re-
piled. when | came here the first time
had 10 climb the stairs by dragging one foot
alter the other. But was healed instantly,
and when L went away / went down stairs
ike girl of sixteen"
There are persons who say that these dis.
Eases are merely of nervous character"
'aid Mr.. Simpson, sand that the cure is
imaginary. Will you state what your dis
Ease VAST"
at was sciatica"
WAS the cure completed"
"There is not a trace OF it left?"
An Irish woman whose abrupt manner
ind quaint humor afforded some amuse ment
aid that she had been an invalid for years.
The physicians had not been able to give
Ter relief, and her house was full of medi-
in. bottles. She had been cured by faith,
nd did not intend hereafter to have either
'ottles of medicine or physicians.
For years l have been afflicted with
erious spinal disease" said young woman.
'o.day am in perfect health, and can sit
ERE on these hard chairs without any dis
omfort whatever. l couldn't do this before
was healed"
"Are you sure that your disease was not
asked Mr.. Simpson. quite
lre," responded the young woman.
Another woman spoke of the improvement
4 her eyesight and of her arm being relieved
pain. Her eyes had become so much bet I
n, she sverred, that she astonished her
amily by sitting down at her sewing at
light, as she had not done for years before.
Ter husband, she added, was skeptical.
nevertheless che knew that she was better, {
nd she intended TO perseyere until she had
lily recovered.
A digniied young preacher from Brooklyn !
Iade short address, in which he said that I
lost diseases were 10 his opinion nothing
lore or less than demoniacal possession.
Fhen the devil Ras driven out by the touch
the Holy Ghost, health returned to the {
ody. A physician from Boston, who is also
preacher, spoke of similar cures he wrought
that city.
At the conclusion of the services the pas
II invited all persons who desired 10 pray {,
II healing for themselves or others to go in !
4 adjoining room for special service.
bout third of the congregation crowded
ito the room.
Threatened strike Ayerted.
ST. LOUIS, December 28.-The threatened
ouble at the 81. Louis Ore and Steel Com I
suy's Vulcan Works, in this city, is believed }
be adjusted. The superintendent issued a c
fixing the rates to be paid for
ork after January 1st as follows: For tom
lge labor, sixty-seven per cent. of the pres- Q
It rates; for all mechanical labor, eighty q
re to ninety per cent. OF the present rates,
,cording to The class of work; for all work | ,
loTn as extra labor, eighty-6ve per cent. of !,
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