The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-11-23
AN ERRONEOUS BELIEF.
How Mistaken Theory Nearly Cost Well.
Known Minister His Life

How u Mistaken Theory Nearly Cost a Well
Known Minister His Life.
The following remarkable statement made
BY u well-known Baptist clergyman, be-
sides the unusual IN tier of value it con-
taihs, VIII be found most readable and in
teresting:
MEssRs. EDITORS: have ALWAYS believed
most firmly in the brotherhood of men, and
That every human being is in duty bound
TO assist his fellow-man to the fullest ex-
tent OF his power. The relation therefore,
OF my personal experience will, 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-
catlonal studies undertook the profession
OF teaching, and under the severe strain to
which was subjected | gradually became
reduced so that the least exposure or ex-
ciiement would bring on sick headache,
bili0usness and general prostration. |
gave up teaching and began to prepare for
the ministry, and although studied hard
my health seemed to grow no worse.
FINALLY commenced preaching, and then
my Old physical troubles returned. The
| slightest amount of certain kinds of food
distressed me and brought on heavy dull
ness, dizziness and often great depression
OF mind A change of room, atmosphere
or clothing was almost certain to cause n
cold, accompanied by most painful suffer
lug. l attributed all this TO the severe
work was obliged to do in the
ministry, and so did not attempt to
remove IL. ! next began to grow nervous
and notice that my feet were cold. while
my left side and back frequently panied
me. felt drowsy or sleepy sensation
alter enting, while little excitement
caused me to lose my appetite entirely. At
times my spirits would be light and would
feel ASH l. might live to n good old age, when
possibly in less than an hour my head
would reel, my body ache and would be
overcome with II deathly sickness. After
such an attack Il cold sweat would break
out upon me, and this would be followed
by complete prostration. 1t would be
impossible to describe the suffering
1 endured at these times, aud yet I
attributed 1t all to overwork, and not
10 any special trouble or disease.
10 was more than year from the time
the attacks first began that | consulted A
physician. He examined me and declared
That my lungs were affected, and that was
on the road to consumption. | derided
TINS idea, and 80 called upon another doc.
TOR. nut he told me the same thing, as did
also the other medical men whom | CON
suited Indeed, they all informed me that
unless went to Colorado, Dakota or the
sea coast, there was little hope. However,
dld not change climate, but tried TO CON
tinue my work as best could. A year ago
last May and in the November and Deem
Der following had three severe attacks of
what The doctors said was lung fever or
pneumonia, | recovered from these
by the most faithful nursing, but felt all
the Time. know tl,a,
troubles did not originate in my lungs, but
IN some other organs of the body. 1t is
true, ielt severe pains in my lungs and ex-
perforated great deal. was extremely
sensitive TO cold, anu the least draft or
change OF apparel tended to bring on cold
MY breathing was often most difficult and
1t frequently seemed that with all. my OK
ertlons l could 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 tho prime OF
my usefulness, you, can imagine how
shrunk from the inevitable fate which
seemed to stare me in tho face.
one SUNDAY evening last February, on
coming down from my pulpit, almost pros
trated and feeling that possibly it would be
the last time should ever enter il again, u
member OF my church approached me and
said: Brother Humphrey, | know lust
what you need to restore you to health.
have been troubled just MS you are and |
am perfectly well now" | thanked him
for his suggestions, 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
finally sent my son to procure some of the
medicine which had been so highly recon-
mended. ltiaith were an element neces-
In thp nF ,nn.ltN;pn IA.
certainly was lacking in this case, for
was really hopeless. Greatly to my sur.
prise, however, l began TO feel much bet
ter, and the following Sunday | was able IN