Healing Through United Prayer
By Jno. Clarke
BRETHREN AND SISTERS of the remnant that keep the Commandments of God and have the Faith of Jesus, we have words of encouragement for you. God for Christ's sake has heard our prayers for healing aid. Let us praise his holy name! At our last Sabbath conference meeting it was announced by one that sister Holt was very low with a fever, and had been ill for nearly a week, (Bro. Holt is absent giving the third message,) and that she had refused to have a physician called, saying that all her dependence and faith was in God, and that she wished some of the brethren and sisters to come and pray for her that she might be healed. After meeting, several of the brethren and sisters immediately repaired to the house, where we found her prostrated with a fever, connected with a severe liver complaint. The sisters present followed the directions given in James v, 14. The same chapter was read, then all knelt down, and our earnest, fervent and united prayers ascended as the voice of one man, for healing aid. Thus we continued to beseech God, and while thus engaged, the blessing descended. The sister felt the fever subside in her veins, strength was given to her, and she rose and glorified God with us for his great goodness and mercy. Uncommon freedom was given to all present, and all joined in praising God with one heart and voice. Some of the younger brethren were greatly blessed, while a spirit of holy harmony and love filled each heart, and the glorious hope of Christ's soon coming thrilled every breast with joy. Pray for us, dear brethren and sisters, that we may hold out faithful unto the end, and receive the crown of life in that day; that we may not be overcome by the adversary, nor be taken in his snare. We unite in sending love and greeting to all the scattered flock who faithfully keep the Commandments of God and have the Faith of Jesus. In behalf of the church at Lovett's Grove, Ohio.