Smith Wigglesworth, born June 10, 1859 in Menston, Yorkshire, England.
He got born-again at the age of eight.
He married Polly Featherstone on May 2 , 1882. She was a Salvation Army preacher.
Blessed with a daughter and four sons.
Being an illiterate, Smith learnt how to read through the tutoring of his wife, who taught him how to read the Bible.
Smith received baptism of the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tougues by the laying on of hands from Mary Boddy.
He had his ministerial credentials from the Assemblies of God in the United States.
Smith's ministry was based on healing through faith.
He practiced laying on of hands, anointing with oil and the use of Mantle (prayer handkerchiefs)
He acknowledged that his ministerial success was due to the help of the Holy Ghost.
A man used tremendously by God; without any form of education.
God used him to heal hundreds of illnesses and diseases.
He was even healed of hemorrhoids that afflicted him from childhood.
Smith had an unshakable and unquestionable faith in God and His word.
'The Apostle of faith' Smith Wigglesworth died on 12th March 1947, aged 87.
Have you by any chance read or listened to any of his messages?
If yes, please share.
Thanks and God bless.
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