I can best express my gratitude for our publications, by giving a few of the wonderful cases of healing which have proved God to be the only power. When called upon to apply the truth to destroy a severe illness, many times I have felt so utterly helpless that I could only be still, and declare in the words of the Master, "I can of mine own self do nothing." Tumor, cancer, dyspepsia, nervous prostration, constipation diphtheria, consumption, appendicitis, astigmatism, and many acute forms of disease have been perfectly healed, during the five years since I came to Santa Cruz.
A case of appendicitis was cured in five days by absent treatment. It was brought to my attention by telephone, a distance of forty miles. The acute suffering was diminished in a few moments and a natural action of stomach and bowels was established in a short time. Four doctors had been in consultation and had decided upon an operation, but the father of the patient put them off for a time, and during this time the boy got well and the fifth day was out playing. I saw him for the first time a year after he was cured.
Over six months ago I was called to the bed of a woman who seemed to be dying of congestive pneumonia and jaundice. The doctors had given her up, said she could live only a few hours. When I got there a lawyer was making her will. She could not see to write, but her hand was guided to make a cross over her name. I was requested to be a witness. After this was accomplished I asked to be left alone with her. Very soon she began to rally and partook of some food. I stayed with her that night, declaring God as the only presence. In the morningher skin was almost a natural color, and she declared herself to be much better, although she was coughing and raising phlegm constantly. The doctors had said she had not strength to do this, and she would consequently choke to death. In three weeks she was out of doors, and in six weeks she walked over half a mile to town and back. She says that she feels better now than she has for years.
