11.24.08
Testimonies From The Past

The following testimonies were published in the June 1947 issue of Herald of Truth. This is just one year after Brother Branham received his commission from the Angel.

TESTIMONIES

Last September I went to see Doctor Weldon Baker of Phoenix, Arizona. He made two X-rays, one of my colon and one of my chest. He found that I had a bad case of colitis and that I had an enlarged heart caused from the poison and only one-fifth of my liver was active. It was hardening and there were several stones the size of my thumb nail on the right side of my liver. He suggested a diet. I had taken several treatments from him when I became very sick so one morning Dr. Anderson came to see me. I asked him if the pain in my side was cancer. He said it was and I had waited too long before getting help. At this time Dr. Baker made another X-ray which showed the cancer was worse on the right side than on the left.

In December I became very sick. My husband sent for my brothers. Dr. Baker came and the saints were praying for me when he arrived. He told me that I had been dead for two minutes but that Jesus had heard the cries of the saints. I was in bed for nine weeks and lost nearly forty pounds.

Brother Outlaw told me about Brother Branham's coming to Phoenix. I attended the services and saw what the Lord was doing. One morning I was feeling so bad Brother Outlaw told me to stay where I was, that Brother Branham would pray for me there. I do not remember when they placed me on the cot. The first thing I knew, Brother Branham said, "Look at me, Sister." At first it was a faint whisper but the third time he repeated it I tried to open my eyes and everything was black. Then he asked me if I belived that an angel came into his room and told him he would have the power to heal the sick, if the people would believe. I said, "Yes, for He is right by you at this moment." He said, "Sister, your faith has saved you. In seventy-two hours you will be very sick and in great pain, but just believe through it all." As Brother Branham spoke it seemed that a warm oil started from my head and went to my feet and as it did, the pain left. I got off the cot shouting and dancing and was able to attend the other five services in Phoenix.

When the seventy-two hours were up, I became very ill. I walked the floor because I was suffering so much. I was sick for about two weeks and then I began to eat anything I wanted whereas I had been living on fruit juices and soup. Seven weeks after I was prayed for, I had two more X-rays taken that showed I was entirely healed.. Now my heart is normal size, there is no hardening in my liver, the ragged places in my colon are smooth and there is no poison in my bronchial tube.

Dr. Baker said that I might tell all of this and he would gladly show the X-rays to 'any who would like to see them, or he would talk to them personally. He told me to look up for help as that was my only hope. I am praising God for it all.

Mrs. Hattie Waldrop,
Phoenix, Arizona.

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Dear Brother Branham:

I was healed on February 17 while you were in Houston, Texas. I was a little afraid at first to be prayed for as I am a Catholic. As I saw other Catholics being healed, I asked for prayer with enough faith in God that had the devil himself been on the stage, he could not have prevented God from healing me of heart trouble and deafness in one ear. I thank Him for it.

Marie Genaro,
Houston, Texas

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Dear Brother Branham:

I want to thank you again for your prayers and the sympathetic interest you took in me. God bless you. I can't tell you how much you helped me. You gave it so willingly and I am sure the Lord will repay you as only He can do. Perhaps you would like to hear just a few of the wonderful testimonies concerning those who were healed during your visit to Oakland.

Max Garcia told of his mother who had been sick for some time with a chest pain. Sunday during the service at the auditorium she was very ill but felt that so many needed help more than she did so she did not get in line. As you were praying for the others, she was healed. She had been converted and Tuesday night while you were telling the story of your life, she received the Holy Spirit.

Also Tuesday night a crippled girl at the back of the hall received her healing. She praised the Lord and danced for joy.

Mrs. Finley told of a lady friend who came to the meeting with a severe case of arthritis of the spine. The first night, she confessed later, she did not believe what you were saying and criticized you harshly in her heart. She came again to the auditorium. As you were explaining the sixth, sense, she grasped it and began to repent and ask the Lord to forgive her attitude. As she prayed there in her seat, the Lord healed her.

A young minister, Brother Jackson, said that Friday night when he bowed his head during the prayer, there appeared to him three dark mountain peaks. The word "faith" came in fiery letters at the bottom of each and as you would pray for each case the word "faith" would move toward the top of the peaks. When it reached the top, it would burst into flame and you would say, "The vibration has stopped."

Brother Branham, we have been wonderfully blessed and encouraged by the things we have seen and experienced during this time and we are inspired by the beautiful example of humility and compassion which we felt in you.

Again I say with all my heart, "Thank you and may the Lord Jesus abundantly bless you."

Mary Durst,
Oakland, California.

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Dear Brother Branham:

I want to praise the Lord for healing me in one of your meetings in Houston, Texas. I started failing in health four years ago and was steadily growing worse. I had lost fifty pounds in weight. I kept growing weaker until almost all of my strength was gone. My heart was in a very bad condition and at times it would almost stop beating. I had lost eight month's work on account of my condition. I went to the doctor and upon examining me, he found that I had a goiter in my throat. He said there was only one chance for me and that was an operation, but unless I could build up some I would not live over it.

I heard of the wonderful things that God was doing in Houston so decided to go and see for myself. The second night, I was prayed for. I started improving right away and in a few weeks my goiter was completely gone. I have been steadily gaining in weight. My strength is returning and I have gone back to work and am feeling fine. I know it was the Lord that healed me so I am praising Him for it.

W. T. McCreight,

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Dear Brother Kidson:

A number of us went to Jonesboro Arkansas, last fall when Brother Branham was there. Our little granddaughter had been blind in one eye and the Lord healed her. She now can see just as good out of one as the other. Now we are anxious for Brother Branham to come to Tennessee.

D. L. Jones,
Rt. 3, Lexington, Term.