Address and poem delivered before the Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society : in the Tremont Temple, Boston, on the occasion of the centennial birth-day of Doctor Samuel Hahnemann, April 10, 1855 / address by W.E. Payne ; poem by Henry C. Preston.

  • Payne, W. E. (William E.), 1815-
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1855
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Credit: Address and poem delivered before the Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society : in the Tremont Temple, Boston, on the occasion of the centennial birth-day of Doctor Samuel Hahnemann, April 10, 1855 / address by W.E. Payne ; poem by Henry C. Preston. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    After a residence of fifteen years in tlie Duke's domin- ions, spent in unremitted toil in the practice of his profes- sion, and oftentimes painful experimentation on himself for the purpose of perfecting the new science, in compli- ance with the predilections of his wife, who was a French lady of distinction, he left Coethen for Paris. Hope of reprieve from his immense practical labors, induced him the more readily to yield to the solicitation. But a man to whom suffering thousands were looking for relief, could not long remain unknown. He was speedily found out; and, in a brief period, his residence was again besieged by mul- titudes — many of whom came from remote parts of the civilized world. For the remaining eight years of his life he was overwhelmed with practice. At Paris, on.the 2d day of July, 1843, in the 88th tear of his AGE, death closed the brilliant career of the immor- tal founder of Homceopathia. His intellect remained un- clouded to the last. In a paroxysm of distressing respiration, as life was drawing near its close, his wife, in the bitterness of her anguish, exclaimed: It seems that Providence should spare you this terrible anguish, after having suffered and done so much to relieve the sufferings of others. With an earnestness which can come only from deep convictions of the soul, and a firm enunciation, as if to reprove the rising and unsubmissive spirit, he replied: Why should I be granted this special favor ? Every one, in this world, should work according to the gifts and capabilities which he receives from Heaven. He may receive more or less preference before the judgment seat of man, but none be- fore God. Providence is indebted to me for nothing; but I am indebted to him for much — yea, for every thing. These words were but the expression of the faithful humil- ity which had marked his whole life; and they were the last words spoken by the illustrious old man, ere the bright prospects of the eternal world opened upon his vision.