The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-11-30
AN ERRONEOUS BELIEF.
How a Mistaken Theory Nearly Cost Well
Known Minister His Life.

The following remarkable statement, made
by well-known Baptist clergyman, be.
sides the unusual m ttter of value it con-
tains, will be found most readable and in
teresting:
MEssRs. EDITORS: I have always believed
most firmly in the brotherhood of men, and
that every human being is in duty bound
to assist his iellow-man to The fullest ex-
tent of his power. The relation, therefore,
OF my personal experience will. L trust,
prove of benefit to many thousands in this
land.
NV earlier years were full of health and
pleasure. After the completion OF my edu-
catonal 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-
element would bring on sick headache,
biliousness and general prostration. l
gave up teaching and began to prepare Tor
the ministry, and although L 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 a
cold, accompanied by most painful suffer
l.
work | was obliged to do in the
ministry, and so did not attempt to
remove it. l 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
after eating, while a 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
,acc,hlu in lacc than hnnr head
would reel, my body ache and l would be
overcome with deathly sickness. After
such an attack a cold sweat would break
out upon me, and this would be followed
by complete prostration. 1t would be
impossible to describe the suffering
l endured at these times, and yet
attributed it all to overwork, and not
to any special trouble or disease
1t was more than year from the time
the attacks first began that | consulted a
physician. He examined me and declared
that my lungs We're affected, and that was
on the road to consumption. derlded
this idea, and so called upon another doc.
tor. But 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,
did not change climate, but tried 10 con-
tinue my work as best | could. A year ago
last May and in the November and Decem-
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, 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 in my lungs and ex-
pectorated a great deal | was extremely
sensitive to cold, and the least draft or
change of apparel tended to bring on cold
NV breathing was often most difficult and
it frequently seemed that with all my ex-
ertions | 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 the prime OF
my usefulness, you can imagine how l
shrunk from the inevitable fate which
seemed to stare me in the 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 IT again, q
member of my church approached me and
said: Brother Humphrey, | know, just
what YOU need to restore you to health. |
have been troubled just as you are and
am perfectly well now" i thanked him
Tor 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. Iffaith we're an element neces-
sary to the success of a medicine, it
certainly was lacking in this case, for
| was really hopeless. Greatly to my sur
prise. however, / began to feel much bet
ter, and the following Sunday was able to
preach with comparative ease. / continued
10 grow better as ] continued TO use the
medicine, for IL seemed TO reach my entire
system. / was able TO preach, sing and
work without exhaustion. and to-day am
a well man. sleep soundly, eat heartily, feel
no lung troubles. and ! believe ! owe my
life and healthwbslly TO Warmers S'fe Kid
ney and Liver Cure, which consider
benefaction TO suffering humanity.
IL is only natural that since my recovery
/ should feel enthusiastic over the remedy
which had restored me and also observe its
effects upon Others. As result, am forced
20 the conclusion that very much sickness
which Is supposed 10 originate IN the lungs,
arises wholly from disOrdered kidneys and
liver. / believe thousands OF people are
suffering to-day and looking forward, as l
was n a cOnsumptiye,s grave, when their
lungs are wholly sound and they might be
restored to perfect health by the same
means that / employed. Believing these
truths ana realizing their importance to
the world. come out thus openly. and say
that I believe, under God. this remedy is a
public beneiactiOn. snd ] would most cor
disflv and earnestly commend Ii to the
world As a blessing 70 humanity.
lREv B. +. HrNFHRET,
Pastor Baptist church.
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