Probably in 1982 or 83, I can't be sure, Lydia Fellowship arranged for a conference in Swanwick, with Clifford Hill as one of the main speakers. That first morning we had gone through the welcome, announcements, praise and worship time, when Dr Hill was asked to come forward and give his address. At that time many of us had heard of him and we were full of expectation to what God would say to us through him. I seem to remember that he stepped forward, but then retreated and had a word with the leaders of the conference. After a while one of them came to the microphone and explained that Cliff had gone through a very testing time and that he actually did not feel strong enough to speak to us. There was silence and then it was suggested that we should intercede for him. Three hundred plus women rose to their feet, raised their arms to heaven and started praying for our brother. It was noisy, there were groanings and tears, and then the heavens opened. The Holy Spirit descended and with Him came comfort, healing and encouragement. It was one of those holy moments, when after a while quiet and silence fell on the congregation. Following on there may have been one or two words God gave to his faithful servant, I cannot remember distinctly. But after a while the speaker for the morning rose to his feet, went to the microphone and announced that he was much better now and able to give his message to us. I cannot recall what he preached on, but I shall never forget what happens when three hundred plus handmaidens of the Lord intercede for one faithful servant of God who was under attack and needed help.
Magdalene Hu