I was
taken ill in the autumn of 1910 with pains in the stomach. At the end of
September I consulted a doctor, and was under his supervision for a
fortnight. On the 10th October I was ordered into the |
On
Christmas Day I was taken suddenly ill again with violent pain in the
stomach. My brother-in-law rushed off for the doctor, who brought a nurse
with him. After examining me, he said that the only thing he could do was to
give me various enemas every day. They attended me for three weeks, and then
the doctor told my wife that the only thing that could possibly prolong my
life was to go into the hospital at once, as I had another growth in the
stomach, near the seat of the other operation. If I did not go into the Hospital,
I should only live about two months, but if I was operated upon again I might
last six months longer, but would never do any more work. |
On the
same night as the doctor broke this news to my wife, I had placed in my hand
a booklet on “Divine Healing,” part of which I read myself, and during the
evening my wife finished reading it to me. She then asked me what I thought
of it. I said I would read it again in the morning. I was surprised to learn
that others had been healed of similar diseases to my own, by trusting in the
Great Physician, Jesus Christ. I had been a Christian for twenty years, but
had never believed in Jesus Christ as the Healer of the body. I then
consulted my mother-in-law, Mrs. Karley, who frequently attended Pentecostal
meetings in Ryde, and knew about Divine Healing. I asked her if she could
tell me of anyone who could come to my bedside and explain the matter fully. |
I might
say here that I had up to this time been greatly opposed to my mother-in-law
going to these meetings. She at once went for a dear brother named S. W.
Yeats, of |
Since that
time I have been improving in health and able to go about my work, and am
testifying to everyone I know of what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for my
body and soul. It is my intention, throughout the remainder of my life, by
God’s help, to let people know what great things the dear Lord has done for
me, and will do for all who will put their whole trust and confidence in Him,
so that glory and honour may be brought to His precious Name for working such
a miracle in my body. |
“Jesus was
wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, and the
chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.’’ |
Glory to
His Name, He is a Saviour for body, soul, and spirit. |
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JAMES DAY |
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13, Cross Street, |
Eastfield, near Ryde, |
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From: Confidence, Vol. V, No. 2, February
1912, pag. 44, 45, |