Phineas F. Bresee - A Prince In Israel - Media Sabda Org

my son, Dr. Paul Bresee, who was also a physician. Shortly afterward I was removed to my home,
and in three or four days I began to ask about conditions, and it was thought best for Dr. Seymour
to tell the facts. In the meantime, Mrs. Willard had been buried; so he told me of her death and
burial, and where and how I was. It was some five or six weeks before I was able to be about.
"When I got out, I was hardly recognized by my friends. My hair had turned white, and I was
emaciated and an old man in appearance. My daughter-in-law was confined to the hospital for
several weeks, and for some years was greatly weakened in her physical constitution, but finally
recovered fair health. A naturally strong constitution, and great care, enabled me to rally and secure
a fair degree of physical vigor and health for the years that have followed.
"Mrs. Willard was brought into the experience of full salvation under my ministry, was a woman
of strong personality, and beautiful Christian life."
It was not until September 10th, that Dr. Bresee was able to be present at any of the services. His
return is thus chronicled in the Nazarene Messenger: "Sabbath was a wonderful day at the Church
of the Nazarene. A large audience assembled in the morning, and from the very beginning, the Holy
Spirit was present in great power and glory. While the preliminary services were being conducted,
the audience was electrified by the appearance of the pastor, Dr. Bresee, after an enforced absence
of several weeks. The congregation stood and sang the long-meter Doxology, and sang it again and
again, while tears filled the eyes of hundreds, and many shouted aloud. Brother Clark, of Pasadena,
led in prayer. The services were conducted by Dr. Bowers, who called upon Dr. Bresee to say a few
words to the people, which he did, greatly to their joy and comfort. A little time was given to
testimony, and so wonderful was the manifestation of the Spirit, that it was difficult to close that
feature of the meeting."
On October 2, 1900, Dr. Bresee resumed his public ministry. His sermon in the morning was full
of the old-time vigor and fire, and brought joy to many hearts. His text was Galatians 2:20. He spoke
of Sister Willard, Sister Dean, and Brother Hazard, all of whom had been called to their heavenly
home since he last preached.
How The Nazarenes Died
Much of interest and profit might be said of the noble men and women who by their fervent
prayers, holy lives, and self-sacrificing labors, contributed to the success of the young church, and
were translated before it grew into a mighty movement. But the limits of such a work as this make
it impossible to do more than merely mention a few of the Christian heroes whose faithful
co-operation enabled Dr. Bresee to carry the banner of holiness through so many glorious victories.
They passed to their reward, and doubtless gave their beloved pastor a joyous reception when he
entered the Eastern Gate.
Mrs. A. Neil, a beloved member of the blood-washed company, was suddenly lifted into the glory
of the holiest of all, on August 2, 1898. Apparently in her usual health, she went to spend the
afternoon with a friend, Sister Hill. As the time drew near for her return home, they bowed together
in prayer. With especial earnestness she prayed for each one of her family by name, pleading for their