John was blessed with a special
gift of healing. He was often called on to administer to the sick in his ward
and stake area. After World War I, during the terrible flu epidemic he was on
constant call to bless people who had contracted the disease. Although he went
about administering to flu victims, he never got the flu himself. He told and
interesting experience he had at this time. He said he had gone about blessing
the sick nigh and day until he became very weary and somewhat impatient. One
time, he was journeying to give a blessing and was complaining to himself and
he walked along. He thought, Why do I have to go so constantly to these
sick people? Suddenly he heard a voice behind him say, "Why are
you complaining, you haven't gotten the flu have you? You still have your health
don't you?" The voice was so clear he turned around to see who had spoken
to him but not one was there. He continued to walk and again heard the voice
asking him the same questions. He concluded the Spirit of the Lord was speaking
to him, and he ceased to complain and went about blessing the sick with a
cheerful heart.
("Life Story of John Thomas
Williams and Katherine Coreless Williams," available on FamilySearch.org
> John Thomas Williams [KWC4-M1K] > Memories).
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