National Republican., 1882-11-20
AN ERRONEOUS BELIEF,
How n Mistaken Theory Nearly Cost (
wen-Rnown Minister His Life.
TChlcaqo Standard. |

[Chicago Standard
The following remarkable statement, made by
q well. known Baptist clergyman, besides the un.
usual matter Of value It contains, will be found
most readable and interesting:
MEssRs EpIToRs: have always believed most
firmly in the brotherhood Of men, and that every
human being is in duty bound TO assist bis fellow
man to The fullest extent Of hi, power Ihe I re-
land.
My earlier years were full Of health and pleas.
ure:. After the completion Of my educational
studies undertook the profession Of teaching,
ana under the severe strain TO which was sub
lected gradually became reduced SO that the
least exposure or excitement would bring on sick
headache, biliousness and general prostratlon. 1
teaching and began 70 PrSPaTe ior SGo,S e
seemed to grow no worse. Finally commenced
preaching, and then my old physical troubles re-
turned. The slightest amount of certain kinds
of food distressed me and brought on heavy dull
ness, dizziness and often great depression OF mind.
change of room, atmosphere or clothing was
almost certain to cause n cold, accompanied by
most painful suffering. attributed all this to the
severe work was obliged TO do in the ministry,
and so did not attempt to remove It,. l next be.
gan TO grow nervous and noticed that any feet
were cold, while my left side and back frequently
panied me. felt a drowsy or sleepy sensation
after eating, while a littlo excitement caused me
TO lose my appetite entirely Al times my spirits
would be light and would feel as IL might live
TO good old age, when possibly In less than an
hour my head would reel, my body ache, and l
would be overcome with deathly sickness
After such an attack cold sweat would break out
upon me and this would be followed by complete
prostration. II would be impossible to describe
the suffering endured at these times, and yet
attributed # all to overwork and not to any spe-
cial trouble or disease.
Itwas more than year from the time the at
tacks first began that consulted n physician. He
examined me and declared that my lungs were
affected and that was on the road TO consump-
tion. derided this idea and so called upon nn-
other doctor. but he told me the Same thing, as
did also the other medical men whom consulted.
my MI fnr cd hat ~ n
Colorado, Dakota, or the sea coast there little
hope. However, did not change climate, buttried
| to continue my work as best could. year ago
last May and in the November and December fol-
lowing had three severe attacks of what the doc
| tors said was lung fever or pneumonia. recov-
cred from these by the most faithful nursing, but
felt all the time, as know now, that my troubles
| did not originate In my lungs, but in some other
organs Of the body. 1t is true, felt severe pains
| ia my lungs and | expectorated a great deal l
| was extremely sensitive to cold. and tho least
draft or change of apparel tended to bring OH q
S TSs Sst with Gs ali NV eNerons
| could not get enough air into my lungs TO satisfy
them or keep my blood pure. As am large In
stature, we Ching over 200 pounds, and being in
| the prime OF my usefulness, you can imagine how
shrunk from the inevitable fate which seemed
| 10 stare me III the face.
ing down from my pulpit almost prostraied, and
| feeling that possibly II would be the last time
should eyer enter II again member q my church
know just what you need TO restore you to health.
have been troubled Just as you are and am per-
| fecty well now" thanked him for his sugges.
tions but shook my head sadly for felt that there
| was little hope for me. However, after returned
home began to reflect upon the subject and lluully
sent my son to procure some of the medicine
| which had been so highly recommended. II faith
| were an element necessary to the success of a
medicine it certainly was lacking in this case, for
| was really hopeless. Greatly to my surprise,
however, began to feel much better, and the fol-
| lowing Sunday l was able to preach with compar-
alive ease. continued to grow better MS con-
tnued TO use the medicine, Tor It seemed TO reach
my entire system, was able to preach, sing, and
| work without exhaustion and to- day am well
man, sleep soundly, eat heartily, feel no lung
| troubles, and believe owe my life and health
wholly to Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
| which consider beneiaction to suffering hu-
| manty.
II is only natural that since my recovery should
| feel enthusiastic over tho remedy which had re-
stored me- and also observe It's effects upon others
AS result, am forced to the conclusion that very
| much sickness which is supposed TO originate in
| the lungs arises wholly from disordered kidneys
and liver. l believe thousands of people are suf.
fering to-day and looking forward, as ] was. to
| consumpttves grave, when their lungs are wholly
| sound aud they might be restored to perfect
health by the same means that employed
Believing these truths and realizing their Import
| ance to the world, come out thus openly and say
| that believe under God, this remedy is public
benelaction, and l would most cordially anC
earnestly commend II to the world as blessing L
humanity. (REV) u. +. HUMPHREY,
Pastor Baptist Church.
| ANNOY Ill. July o. 1880