Angeline Works Healed from Terminal Illness (December 1835)

In December 1835, Angeline Works lay dying, so gravely ill that she could not even recognize her friends and family members. Her condition appeared to be terminal.

According to Joseph Smith's personal journal account, the Lord gave him the power to immediately heal Angeline Works. The healing was miraculous and instantaneous, returning her from the brink of death to full recovery.

This account demonstrates the power of priesthood healing in cases of terminal illness and the faith required to access such healing power.

Fuller account of this event (in the witness’s own words):

This afternoon, I was called in company with President David Whitmer, to visit, Sister Angeline Works, who lives at Elder Booth's. We found her verry sick, and so much deranged, that she did not recognize her friends, and intimate acquaintences. We prayed for and layed hands on her in the name of Jesus Christ, and commanded her in his name to receive her senses, which was immediately restored to her. We also asked a healing blessing, prayed that she might be restored to health. She said she was better.