A Miraculous Cure of Breast Cancer
The sermon recounts the miraculous healing of Mary Special from breast cancer through faith and prayer.
John Wesley shares the miraculous healing of Mary Special, a young woman suffering from severe breast cancer. After enduring pain and unsuccessful medical treatments, she attended a prayer meeting where her faith was ignited. Following prayer, she experienced immediate relief from her pain and complete healing, which she attributes to her faith in God. Wesley emphasizes the undeniable transformation from illness to wellness, highlighting the power of faith and prayer in miraculous healing.
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Sat 26 Dec 1761: I made a particular inquiry into the case of Mary Special, a young woman then in Tottenham-Court-Road. She said, "Four years since I found much pain in my breasts, and afterwards hard lumps. Four months ago my left breast broke, and kept running continually. Growing worse and worse, after some time I was recommended to St. George's Hospital. I was let blood many times, and took hemlock thrice a day: But I was no better; the pain and the lumps were the same, and both my breasts were quite hard, and black as soot; when, yesterday night, I went to Mr. Owen's, where there was a meeting for prayer. Mr. Bell saw me, and asked, 'Have you faith to be healed?' I said, 'Yes.' He prayed for me, and in a moment all my pain was gone.
But the next day I felt a little pain again; I clapped my hands on my breasts, and cried out, 'Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me whole.' It was gone; and from that hour I have had no pain, no soreness, no lumps, or swelling; but both my breasts were perfectly well, and have been so ever since."
Now here are plain facts: 1. She was ill: 2. She is well: 3. She became so in a moment. Which of these can with any modesty be denied?
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Introduction to Mary Special's case - Description of her illness - Medical treatments she underwent
- II points: - The power of prayer - Mr. Owen's role in her healing - Mary's expression of faith
- III points: - The moment of healing - The immediate effects of prayer - The lasting impact on her health
- IV points: - Testimony of miraculous healing - The importance of faith in healing - Encouragement for others to seek healing through faith
Key Quotes
“I clapped my hands on my breasts, and cried out, 'Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me whole.'” — John Wesley
“In a moment all my pain was gone.” — John Wesley
“She was ill: 2. She is well: 3. She became so in a moment.” — John Wesley
Application Points
- Seek healing through faith and prayer in your own life.
- Share your testimonies of healing to encourage others.
- Recognize the power of community prayer in times of illness.