The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-24
ANOTHER CURE By FAITH
Wonderful Experience of an Indian
apoIis Lady, as Told by Herself


II is the privilege of the Journal this morning
to give an account of the experience of an In
dianapolis lady whose character and veracty
are beyond any possible question, and who has
deep-seated belief that, after years of suffer
ing from disease, she has been relieved by the
exercise OF faith and the efficacy Of prayer.
Numerous instances of similar character have
lately been reported in various parts of the
country, but this is of more than
passing interest, both on account of its
local connection and tho peculiar circumstances
attending It, The story, as it is given, Is neither
embellished nor exaggerated, but is a simple re-
cital of personal experience.
The lady in question is Mrs. Reynolds, wife of
Charles E. Reynolds. the wei-Known real estate
agent on North Delaware street. A representa-
tive of the Journal called, last night, the fam
lily residence, No. 313 Ash street, and when the
object of his visit had been made known Mrs.
Reynolds expressed herself as perfectly willing
to give any information in her possession She is
lady probably about thirty wears of age, rather
delicate in appearance, and of dignitied and re-
fined manners. Her bearing is extremely modest
and unassuming, and it is evident that under
ordinary circumstances she would shrink from
any unusual notoriety. In giving her experience
she said she was actuated by the belief that it
was her duty-that was sufficient
MRS. REYNoLDss EXPERIENCE.
In reply to a few interrogatories Mrs Rey
nolds gave the following account of her cure, the
words being substantially her own:
81 had been invalid for long time. My
first trouble was Representation years ago
and since then have suffered from a complica-
ton of diseases which baffled the skill of the
best physicians, and from the effect OF which 1
became little more than physical wreck. My
nervous system was completely pros
doned any hope OF res restoration U' to health.
During the present winter l went to Ogden
thirty miles east OF the city on the p, c. & st.
L.-Rep.l where hoped that the country air
and quiet would afford me some relief. When
there, suhslsted almost entirely on milk, Tor it
was the only diet that seemed to afford me any
scarcely walk across the street, and remained on
couch the greater part of the day. Such was
my condition when relief came"
chow did the idea of cure by faith first &C.
cur to you?" asked the reporter.
SIN this way: had been very much interested
in reading book entitled THE Valley of Baca,'
by Miss Jennie Smith, who think, lives In
been a sufferer for many years and
had been relieved. as was. 1 was very much
impressed by the book had always had great
faith in prayer. but | thought that the Lord
would noJ stoop to such person 7, for I had
not been as faithful as might have been. On
Sunday morning, March 3, as lay in bed, the
Thought occurred to me, 'Why do | not ask the
Lord 20 help meP And then again 1t occurred
TO me that 1 had not led such life az entitled
me to ask such q boon. While thus rejecting, a
kind neghbor, o lady, came in the room and
said that she had been discussing my with
Rev. r. H. Ramsey, evangelist, VINO was then
working In that vicinity, and he had expressed "a
and she asked me if I would receive such
visit. [ told her I would, but at the same
time expressed the belief that had not sufi-
cient faith to do any good IF you use the faith
you have said she, He has great faith, and
think you will be healed was glad TO make
the trial at any rate. and Mr.. Ramsey came and
auointed me and prayed with me.
HOW RELIEF CAME.
"T felt no immediate effects that day. but I
continued to hope ana pray. On the following
afternoon, when 1 was alone in my room, 1t was
made known to me that my disease was stayed,
and that II continued to do my duty I would
be entirely cured. 1 was so rejoiced that felt
that my soul would leap from my body. You
must understand that my relief was attended
by no excitement. had not been
attending any revival, neither had been re-
ceiving friends who had talked with me the
subject The Lord came to me when was alone
in my room, and knew that was to be healed.
When Mr.. Ramsey annointed me urged that he
not only pray for me bodily, but my spiritual
welfare also. and the healing of my soul was so
perfect that am inclined to think the healing
of the body naturally accompanied it. You can
not imagine my extreme joy when realized
this"
"What has been your condition since then4"
81 have been constantly improving. am not
yet decidedly strong. Before my cure was
terribly emaciated, and unable to take any
exercise. Since then, however, I have been
able to walk about constantly, and, indeed,
have done some work. NY nerves are rest ored /
L have "a fair appetite apd l am able to enjoy
life. None of the distressing symptoms of my
disease remain. feei that | will be perfectly
well when get over my weakness, which is
fast passing away. 1 have felt SO since that
memorable day. knew that should continue
to grow in health and strength, and that wonder
full baptism of the soul has impressed upon me
the fact that great duty devolves upon me, and
in my feeble way shall try to discharge it. L.
feel that if my experience will help any other
sufferer, or the cause of the Lord that iU is my
duty to make it public, and it is on this
account that I talk so freely about it: j
can never be too thankful for it. My cure came
about just as have told you-it was by faith
and prayer"
PREVIOUS RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE.
Mrs. Reynolds said that she was a member Of
Central-avenue NJ. e. Church. having been CON
verted when she was but thirteen years old
She said that she was afraid that she had not
been as good a member as she might have been,
but she now clearly recognized her duty for the
future. In answer to question regarding pre-
vIous experiences, she said that she had attended
Doth the HARRISON anu Barnes reVlVals, Dut hau
not been particularly impressed by either, further
than that she recognized the truth of their teach
ings and realized from them the necessity of
living Christian life. Concerning Mr.. Ramsey,
the minister through whose instrumentality her
recent experience WAS chiefly due, her informa-
ton was meager. He had formerly been min
lister in some church, but which she did not
know, but had recently devoted mis- time prinri-
pally to eyangelistlc labors. His family lived in
Missouri, and he had been working extensively
throughout this portion of the country.
Mr.. Reynolds, who was a listener to the con-
versat0n recited above, fully corrOborated all
his wife's statements regarding her sickness
and relief from it. saying that when first in
formed of her improved condition he was in
creduluus so confirmed an invalid had she been,
bur he now only too glad to see that he was
mistaken.
MRS REYNOLDS STATEMENT