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'''William David Upshaw''' was born on October 15, 1866, near Atlanta, Georgia and died on November 21, 1952. He served in Congress during the late 1910's and throughout the 1920's, and ran for the office of the President for the Prohibition Party in 1932. | |||
Followers of the message have been repeatedly told how, at the age of 84, 66 years after becoming physically handicapped, William Branham said that he saw a vision of Congressman Upshaw walking. Branham prayed for Upshaw, who was instantly healed, and had full use of his legs for the remainder of his life. | |||
'''But is this what really happened?''' | |||
Read the facts for yourself as outlined below. | |||
='''Discrepancies''' between Upshaw and Branham= | |||
The picture of William Upshaw that has been painted into the minds of William Branham's followers is that of a frail, old man who was destined to a crippled life in a wheelchair. William Branham often mentions how the Congressman was so bad off that he had to be wheeled around, carried on beds, and practically unable to function. | |||
But in the newspapers, we find Upshaw travelling around in convoys of automobiles, '''walking around freely using his crutches''', and speaking to multiple audiences per day -- both for policical speeches and evangelistic sermons. | |||
So it appears that Congressman Upshaw's healing may not have been quite as miraculous as it was described by William Branham. | |||
Additionaly, there is a significant concern with the huge changes in the story over time as it was told by William Branham. | |||
In Congressman Upshaw's testimony, William Branham never speaks to him or even acknowledges him. The message that he is healed is delivered by Brother Leroy Kopp. | In Congressman Upshaw's testimony, William Branham never speaks to him or even acknowledges him. The message that he is healed is delivered by Brother Leroy Kopp. | ||
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=The tract written by Congressman Upshaw= | |||
Shortly before his death on November 21, 1952 at age 86, William Upshaw published his testimony in a tract which he sent to every Senator and member of the House of Representatives, as well as President Truman, Winston Churchill, King George, and Joseph Stalin. | Shortly before his death on November 21, 1952 at age 86, William Upshaw published his testimony in a tract which he sent to every Senator and member of the House of Representatives, as well as President Truman, Winston Churchill, King George, and Joseph Stalin. | ||
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=Audio Recording of Congressman Upshaw sharing his testimony= | |||
:<mp3player>File:Upshaw-Testimony.mp3</mp3player> | :<mp3player>File:Upshaw-Testimony.mp3</mp3player> | ||
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''Remember, I'm sending this folder to every congressman, and senator, the president, and his wife, and now sending this week to the King of England for whom he prayed, and Winston Churchill. And I'm going to send one to Joseph Stalin. God have mercy on his soul!<ref>Sermon: Testimony: Los Angeles, California, May 9, 1951</ref> | ''Remember, I'm sending this folder to every congressman, and senator, the president, and his wife, and now sending this week to the King of England for whom he prayed, and Winston Churchill. And I'm going to send one to Joseph Stalin. God have mercy on his soul!<ref>Sermon: Testimony: Los Angeles, California, May 9, 1951</ref> | ||
=William Branham's version of the healing= | |||
William Branham retold the story of Congressman Upshaw's healing many times. However, over time the story changed considerably so that by 1954 it included a vision of a brown suit, and a "Thus Saith The Lord" statement spoken by Brother Branham to William Upshaw directly over the pulpit, and not as communicated by Brother LeRoy Kopp. | William Branham retold the story of Congressman Upshaw's healing many times. However, over time the story changed considerably so that by 1954 it included a vision of a brown suit, and a "Thus Saith The Lord" statement spoken by Brother Branham to William Upshaw directly over the pulpit, and not as communicated by Brother LeRoy Kopp. | ||
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