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although she was in extreme pain and distress, she CHAP. could not feel freedom of mind to do it.

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30. That Jabesh was also urged to get a doctor; which, on account of her feelings, he also declined. That this unwillingness in her, was considered by her neighbours as obstinate wilfulness, and they said that, because she was a Shaker, she had set herself against receiving help from doctors, and earnestly pressed her to send for one; but she still refused, and thus continued, without any mitigation of distress, till the Tuesday following, when Jabesh came into the room, and reminding her of the apostle James's advice, Is Jam. v any sick among you, let him call for the elders of the church, &c. he proposed to send for Hezekiah Hammond, and others of the believers.-That she immediately consented, accordingly, Hezekiah Hammond and Joel Pratt were sent for, and came about sunset. 31. That they entered the room, where she sat bol stered up in her bed ;-that Hezekiah came and took hold of her hand, and bade her labour for the power of God, and take faith. That she was immediately seized with a shaking, like one in a strong fit of the ague, which so far released her, that she was able to speak and breathe without difficulty; but that her pain still continued, and she was yet unable to move or help herself: that she, however, rested some that night. That the next morning, after breakfast, Hezekiah came again into the room and assembled all the family, that were then at home, consisting of her husband, two sons, and seven daughters, and desired them all to kneel down with him.

32. That they accordingly kneeled, which was very contrary to the feelings of her children, as they were all in opposition to the faith. That after continuing on their knees a few minutes, they arose, and Hezekiah came to the bed side, took her by the hand, and desired her to get up. That, with some difficulty, she got up and sat in a chair. That they again kneeled in a circle round her, after which Hezekiah bade her stand up; which she accordingly did. That he then put one hand upon her head, and the other upon her side, at which she felt such a glow of the power of God, as she was unable to describe, which first

CHAP. struck her head, and then ran down her right side; instantly she felt her ribs sensibly press outward against his hand, and her side was immediately healed.

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33. That he then led her several times across the floor; but having taken no nourishment since her fall, .she was weak. That he bade her sit down and take food, which she did. That afterwards he bade her walk herself, and she walked, and felt well and comfortable. That after some salutary advice he left her. That, at evening, a number of the believers came to the house, and she assembled with them, and went forth in the worship of God, with greater power than she had ever done before.

34. That she has continued from that day to this, without the least symptom of pain or inconvenience, arising from her fall; and that this miraculous gift of God struck conviction all around, and was a means of bringing her whole family, and many others into the faith.

Taken from the mouth of the said Phebe Spencer, April 22, 1808. In presence of Sarah Slosson, Amos Stower, D. Goodrich, and Seth Y. Wells.

(Signed) PHEBE SPENCER.

N. B. Mary and Salome Spencer, daughters of the said Phebe Spencer, testify to the truth of the above account; and that it was the means of bringing them into the faith, and also many others.

35. RICHARD TREAT, of New-Lebanon, testifies, That in the year 1781, sometime in July, (according to the best of his remembrance,) his son Truman, then about fifteen months old, having been, for about ten days, violently sick, appeared to be perfectly senseless and near dying. That being distressed in his mind for the child, he went over the mountain to Hancock, to see Elder John Hocknell, and requested of him that he would come and lay his hand upon the child; for he had faith that he could heal the child.

36. That Elder Hocknell, having laboured in his mind a few minutes, was seized with the power of God in outward operations, came up to him, and struck him on the hand several times, then bade him

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go home, nothing doubting, and lay his hand upon the CHAP. child, and he should see the glory of God. That this threw him into great tribulation, fearing lest his faith should fail him, and he should not be able to heal the child. That he returned home, praying every step of the way, that God would strengthen his faith.

37. That he came into the house, and walking the floor in great tribulation, was suddenly seized with the power of God, in the same manner that Elder Hocknell had been; and going to the child, who then lay in his mother's lap, he first laid his hand upon the child, then took him from his mother, placed him upon his arm, and holding him with his other hand, carried him several times around the room. That the hit mmediately came to his senses, laughed, and appeared bright and lively. That he then returned him to his mother, lively and well; and that he continued so, without any return of his disorder.

Taken from the mouth of the said Richard Treat, April 22, 1808. In the presence of John Farrington, Daniel Goodrich, and Seth Y. Wells.

(Signed) RICHARD TREAT.

N. B. SARAH TREAT, the mother of the child, gives the same account of this miraculous cure, which was wrought in her presence, and in the presence of several of the family.

38. JOHN FARRINGTON, of New Lebanon, testifies, That at the age of four or five years, being at school, about two miles from home, he had his left ancle put out of joint, and was carried home in great pain and distress. That two or three days afterwards, he was carried to Dr. Thompson's, in Somers, state of Connecticut. That the doctor being absent, his wife (who also professed some skill in bone-setting,) undertook to set the ancle; but it being greatly swelled, was not effectually done, which occasioned a continual weakness afterwards, and was, at times, very painful.

39. That at the age of twenty, (being the year 1780,) he heard and embraced the testimony of the gospel-but was still subject to lameness, and often to that degree, that his whole leg would swell up to

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CHAP. his knee, and be very painful. That having, for some years, expected it to terminate in a fever-sore, he applied to Calvin Harlow, who was then a physician among the Believers, and that outward applications were made, from time to time, but to no effect.

40. That in the month of December, 1789, his lameness having greatly increased, he was in much tribulation about it-That both himself and the dactor had great apprehensions that he would remain a cripple during life-That his leg was greatly swelled, attended with a high fever, so that he was confined to his room for several days.

41. That as he was sitting one evening, with his leg across his knee, his hand clasping his ancle, which was then in extreme pain, i ord being present,) Eleazar Rund came suddenly into the room, and without speaking, placed a chair near him. Perceiving that Eleazar had a gift of God for him, he immediately removed his leg from his knee into the chair, and Eleazar, at the same time, taking another chair, sat down by him, placed his leg upon his (i. e. John's) leg, and sat in that position three or four minutes, then rose up and left the room; but soon returned, sat down and placed his leg in the same manner the second time.

42. That this was done seven times, without a word spoken by either of them. That the pain ceased, the swelling abated, and his leg was immediately restored whole and sound as the other, and has continued so from that day to this.

43. WILLIAM SAFFORD, of New-Lebanon, being present, testifies to the truth of this miraculous cure. The said John Farrington and William Safford also testify, That they were afterwards informed that Elder Henry Cluff, Job Bishop, and Eleazar Rand, were, at the time mentioned, sitting in silence in a room in the upper part of the meeting house, near by :that Job Bishop suddenly rose out of his seat, and bade Eleazar Rand, Go and lay his leg on John's leg, without saying what John, or where.

44. That Eleazar instantly obeyed, and was led, by the power of God, to the house, and into an upper room, where the said John Farrington was then sitting, as before mentioned; and that, returning to

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the meeting house, he was met by Job Bishop at the CHAP. head of the stairs, who bade him, go again till seven times which he accordingly did.*

Taken from the mouths of the said John Farrington, and William Safford, April 22, 1808. In presence of Daniel Goodrich and Seth Y. Wells.

(Signed) SJOHN FARRINGTON,

WILLIAM SAFFORD.

45. JENNET DAVIS, of Hancock, testifies, That in the month of May, 1733, (being then in the twentyfirst year of her age,) she had a tooth extracted from her lower jaw, on the right side; and it being the furthermost tooth, the jaw was much injured by the operation, and was very sore, which afterwards terminated in an issue which occasioned a very offensive breath.

46. That some time in August following, she took cold in her jaw, which occasioned it to swell very much, and was attended with a high fever and great pain. That outward applications were made for her relief, but without effect :-That the swelling still increased, till her face, and neck, on that side, was swelled nearly even with her shoulder, her head turned over her opposite shoulder, and her jaws set, in such a manner, that for the space of six days, she could take no nourishment, except what she sucked through her teeth.

47. That one afternoon, about the beginning of September, Elder John Hocknell came to the house where she then lived, [in Richmond near Hancock, Berkshire county, Massachusetts,] and tarried till evening, when the people assembled to the number of forty, and went forth, in the worship of God with great power:-That she attempted to unite, but was scarcely able to move, when Elder Hocknell came up to her, put his hand upon her face, and bade her labour for the healing power of God; that her face immediately felt warm, and the pain left her, so that she went forth and laboured in the worship of God with great power.

Since the first Edition of this work was published, the testimony of Job Bishop, of Canterbury, in New-Hampshire, has been given in confirmation of these particular circumstances.