The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-11-30
AN ERRONEOUS BELIEF.
How q Mistaken Theory Nearly Cost q
Well-knOwn Minister His Life.


Chicago Standard.
The following remarkable statement, made
by we'll known Baptist clergyman, besides
the unusual matter of value it contains, will
be found most readable and interesting:
MEssRs EDITORS: Ihave always believed
most firmly in the brotherhood of men, and
that every human being is in duty bound to
assist his fellowman to the fullest extent of
his power. The relation, therefore, of my
personal experience will, I trust, prove of
benefit to many thousands in this land.
My earlier years were full of health and
pleasure. After the completion of my edu-
cational studies l undertook the profession
of teaching, and under the sever strain to
which was subjected gradually became
reduced so that the least exposure or excite
ment would bring on sick headache, bilious
ness and general prostration. l gave up
teaching and began to prepare for the min
istry, and although l studied hard my
health seemed to grow no worse. Finally
commenced preaching, and then my cid
physical troubles returned. The slightest
amount of certain kinds of food distressed
me and brought on heavy dullness, dizziness
and often great depression of mind. A
change of room, atmosphere or clothing was
almost certain to cause cold, accompanied
by most painful suffering. l attributed all
this to the severe work l was obliged to do
in the ministry, and so did not attempt to
removesit. l next began to grow nervous
and noticed that my feet were cold, while
my left side and back frequently panied me.
felt drowsy or sleepy sensation after eat
ing, while little excitement caused me to
lose my appetite entirely. At times my
spirits would be light and would feel as if
/ might live to good old age, when posi-
bly, in less than an hour my head would reel,
my body ache and l would be overcome
with deathly sickness. After such an at
tack cold sweat would break out upon me
and this would be followed by complete
prostration. 1t would be impossible to de-
scribe the suffering l endured at these
times, and yet / attributed it all to over
work and not to any special trouble or dis
ease.
1t was more than a year from the time the
attacks first began that l consulted pbysi-
clan. He examined me and declared that
my lungs were affected and that Twas on the
road to consumption. l derided this idea
and so called upon another doctor. But he
told me the same thing, as did also the other
medical men whom consulted. Indeed,
they all informed that unless l went to Col
orado, Dakota or the sea coast there was
little hope. However, l did not change
climate, but tried to continue my work as
best could. A year ago last May and in
the November and December following
had three severe attacks of what the doctors
said was lung fever or pneumonia. re-
covered 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. It is true. l felt severe pains in my
lungs, and / expectorated q great deal. l
was extremely sensitive to cold, and the
least draft or change of apparel tended to
bring on cold. Ny breathing was often
most difficult and it frequently seemed that
with all my exertions CO uld not get enough
air into my lungs to satisfy them or keep
my blood pure. As am large in stature,
weighing over 200 pounds, and being in the
prime Of my usefulness, you can imagine
how shrunk from the inevitable fate which
seemed to stare me in the face.
On Sunday evening last February, upon
coming down from my pulpit, almost pros
last time / should ever enter it again, a
member Of my church approached me aud
said: "Brother Humphrey, l know just
what you need to restore you to health. /
have been troubled just as you are and am
perfectly well now" l thanked him for his
suggestions, but shook my head sadly, for
felt that there was little hope for me. How
ever, after / returned hsme ! began to re-
feet upon the subject. and finally sent my
son to procure some OF the medicine which
had been so highly recommended. If faith
were An element necessary to the success Of
. medicine, it certainly was lacking in this
case, for was really hopeless. Greatly to
my surprise, however, began to feel much
better, and the following Sunday was able
to preach with comparative ease. contin-
ued to grow better ~ continued to use the
medicine, for it seemed to reach my entire
system. l was able to preach, sing and
work without exhaustion, and to-day am .
well man. sleep soundly. heat heartily, feel
no lung troubles. and ! believe owe my
life and health wholly to Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure, which ! consider ben
efsction to suffering humanity.
It il only natural that since my recovery
l should feel enthusiastic over the remedy
which has restored me aAd also observe its
forced TO the conclusion that very much
sickness which il supposed to originate in
the lungs, arises wholly from disordsred kid.
nsys and liver. believe thousaads Of poo
pie arc suffering to-day and looking forward.
q was, 10 . eousunptive's grave, whom
their lunes are wholly sound and they might
BE- restored to perfect health by the came
means that I employed. Believing these
truths and realizing thsir importance to the
world, coms out thus openly, and say that
l bslisve, under God, this rsmsdy l. pub
lie bsnsfaetion, and would most cordially
and earnestly commend It 70 the wsrld - .