Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
WILLIE HAD FAITH,
And He Believes the Lord Cured Him
of Paralysis of the Side.
MR.. MORROW EXPLAINS THE CASE.
If This be True There is Yet Hope for
Suffering Humanity.
THE GOOD WORK OF TIE BETHANY HOME

Little Willie Morrow, of the Bethany
Home, who one week ago last Thursday,
suffered stroke of paralysis, which de-
prived him of the use of his left arm and
limb, and his powers OF speech is now per-
fectly well, and will enter school tomorrow
morning. His recovery is considered al
most miraculous, as it was effected entirely
by faith and prayer. In an interview with
DISPATCH reporter yesterday, Mr.. Nor
row, the father OF Willie, said:
Eyes, it is true my son has entirely re-
covered from his stroke of paralysis and
without the aid of physician other than
the Lord. Mrs. Morrow and / were East
when it happened and they telegraphed US.
I was intending to start home the day got
the message, but Mrs. Morrow was going to
remain few days longer. We were not at
all alarmed about his condition, because we
have given both of our children to the Lord,
and SO Mrs. Morrow STAYED while came on,
but the next day my wife
came also, not that she was
worried, but she thought Willie would
want to see her. His condition was serious
at first, but he gradually began to improve,
and now, excepting slight stoppage in his
speech, is perfectly we'll"
In reply to further interrogations, Mr..
Morrow suggested that an interview with
the boy himself would perhaps be more
satisfactory.
WILLIE is A BRIGHT LAD.
Willie proved to be bright-eyed lad of
ID years, very small for his age, but above
the usual intelligence and not averse to
talk
He said that as he was dressing for break
fast on the morning in question he lost con-
troll of his left side and vocal organs. He
felt sure that it was Gods will, and
was willing to trust to Him. He was
not alarmed; did not think he was
going to die, and did not want physician
other than the Lord. He wanted to see his
parents, but only as any child would wish
to. His answer as to what his father said
to him upon his return was, .Why, papa
just said, Willie. OF course you know you
will get WE'LL" Regarding his means of
recovery, he said:
Papa and mamma aud 1 prayed, and
perhaps some of the rest did," As to
whether he had suffered much illness in his
life his reply was, "Well, not so extra much,
but just year ago had diphtheria, and
then 1 thought was going to die, but 1
didn't want a physician even then, for if it
was the Lords will was ready to go.
THEY HAD GREAT FAITH.
My little sister was SICK at the same
time, but we both got we'll bv faith and
prayer" The young man then moved his
arm in every conceivable manner, to show
what perfect control he had over it, and as
he was apparently anxious to return to his
playmates he was excused.
The interview continued with a colored
servant found in the hall. Her frequent
CALCULATIONS regarding the goodness Of the
Lord retarded the gaining of knowledge
rapidly, but by patience and persever-
ancs it was learned that when
Willie failed to appear at breakfast
she went to his room, thinking
he had not awakened. Receiving no re-
sponse to her knocks, she opened the door
and there found him on the floor, unable to
move or speak. She got him on the bed and
went down to inform the inmates of the
home. She watched him and prayed for
him, asked him if he wanted physician,
and received for answer a negative motion
of the head. Their prayers were answered
very shortly and signs of improvement were
visible. Now they all blessed the Lord for
a most wonderful proof of his love and care
of those who had faith.