. T. DeWitt Talmage : his life and work : biographical edition . reds of telegrams and letters of inquiry were receivedat his home in Washington from all parts of the country, and some even fromdistant lands. These messages of kindly interest poured in upon Mrs. Talmagein such numbers that to reply to all became impossible. They showed how deep,widespread and genuine was the love that glowed in countless hearts for thefamous preacher, for whose recovery fervent petitions were being offered upthroughout the length and breadth of the Union. Each day brought its alternate hopes and fears. Much of
. T. DeWitt Talmage : his life and work : biographical edition . reds of telegrams and letters of inquiry were receivedat his home in Washington from all parts of the country, and some even fromdistant lands. These messages of kindly interest poured in upon Mrs. Talmagein such numbers that to reply to all became impossible. They showed how deep,widespread and genuine was the love that glowed in countless hearts for thefamous preacher, for whose recovery fervent petitions were being offered upthroughout the length and breadth of the Union. Each day brought its alternate hopes and fears. Much of the time waspassed in unconsciousness; but there were intervals when, even amid his suffer-ings, he could speak to and recognize those around him. The cerebral trouble wasnow attended by fever and great general weakness. No murmur or complaintcame from the patients lips; he bore his suffering bravely, sustained by a HigherPower. The message had come which sooner or later comes to all, and the agedservant of God was ready to go; he had been ready all his Copyright, icp2, Abby G. BakerFUNERAL CORTEGE LEAVING DR. TALMAGES WASHINGTON RESIDENCE 340 T. DE WITT TALMAGE—HIS LIFE AND WORK Occasional rallies took place, raising hopes which were quickly April 5 to 12 these rallies occurred at frequent intervals, always followedby a condition of increased depression, more or less augmented fever and partialunconsciousness. THE LAST SCENE OF ALL On Saturday, April 12, a great change became apparent. On the previousevening there had been a slight improvement, and the doctors, at the morningconsultation, were gratified to note that this had continued, although they declinedto encourage expectations of recovery. The last day of Dr. Talmages life passedas the two preceding days had passed. The patient was simply dying. Hisvitality was ebbing away. The congestion of the brain grew out of an effusion,or accumulation of fluid, the pressure of which caused a deadening of se
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