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Show 137 the anointing with oil and the sealing of the blessing, according to the given form. He promised Grant that he would become well and grow to manhood and be "able to go to the House of the Lord. " Mama thought sadly as he prayed that he had been out of touch with them and could not know the facts of the case. Healing of the sick was dependent upon faith, but Mama had none. "If it be thy will, " was always a part of the prayer. The bishop finished the ceremony and left without further conversation. Mama and Uncle Will resumed their watch over the unconscious boy. Grant had not spoken for eighteen days. Suddenly he opened the slits which were his eyes. "Give me the poe, " he said, and Mama brought the white porcelain "chamber mug, " a vessel that was kept under every bed in those days. She removed the lid and placed it where Grant could use it. His kidneys started to function, his bladder to drain. Pretty soon the vessel was filled and Mama removed it to empty it. "Give that back to me, " commanded Grant angrily, so she hurried. He continued to fill it and she to empty it. In about two hours his body was drained of all its poisonous fluid, his eyes were bright, and he was thin as a wire. All three doctors came in the early morning. The neighbors were already clustered about the gate to get the latest news about Grant, and to wait and see what the doctors said. The doctors, seeing them, evidently thought the worst had happened. |