5:16
Had Edwin endeavored to do so , he could not have told them why he was coming just at that hour , but something seemed to bid him hasten , for his presence was needed . From the brethren he learned of the child 's illness , and , hurrying into the house , he was soon beside the parents , who were still weeping over their little one . As Edwin looked down upon the face of the one whom he so dearly loved , the words , `` The prayer of faith shall save the sick '' -LRB- Jas . 5:16 -RRB- , appeared to be all that he could see or hear . He went hurriedly to the door and called loudly to the brethren and bade them return at once . Fortunately , the latter had been walking slowly , for their hearts were troubled because of their neighbor 's distress , so they heard the sound of Edwin 's voice calling to them , and they immediately retraced their steps . The little group , with the addition of Edwin , once more gathered around the child 's crib .