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We received several letters concerning the "holy laughter" article.

"Concerning your article on "Holy Laughter", I'm not saying whether it's of God or not. I just want to tell you something I read recently. This is from a book entitled, "Smith Wigglesworth--Apostle of Faith", written by "Stanley Howard Frodsham". The following is found on page 47.

It says, "I (Smith w.) Was giving out the last hymn when the secretary of the mission stood up and said, "I want what our leader has received." The strange thing was that when he was about to sit down he missed his seat and went right down on the floor. Then my oldest son arose and said he wanted what his father had, and he, too, took his seat right down on the floor. In a short while there were eleven people right on the floor of that mission. The strangest thing was that they were all laughing in the Spirit and laughing at one another. The Lord had really turned again the captivity of Zion and the mouth of His children was being filled with laughter according to the word of the Lord in Psalm 126:2."

Another wrote: "Just went through your paper and it is excellent. Only a few of us here have not fell for this laughter ministry. Those who endorse it, do not use "The Word"."

Another wrote: "In regards to the new movement which is called "holy laughter", it is said to be inspired by the Holy Spirit. I believe we had better seek the Lord's guidance and wisdom in this movement. During prayer I sought the Lord's spirit of truth in this area. The words I received was that it was a form of hypnosis. Do not participate in it. It's once again causing division within the body of Christ and we should be trying to get strength and unity and encouragement with one another. I've been in churches when this uncontrollable laughter occurs. It was very disturbing to my spirit. It caused confusion to say the least. The different camps that are advocating this movement have said several things in letter form and verbally to me. The attitude or spirit is one of arrogance, compromise, rudeness, haughtiness and control.

It's been said that if we question it and analyze it we can lose our gifts and anointing with the Lord, contrary to Romans 11:28 which says that they are irrevocable. The letter given to me said and I quote, "Don't question it". I do not think God speaks this way. I believe He wants us to test it. By accepting this statement we are opening ourselves up to controlling demons. I believe the Lord allows laughter and wants us to show and have joy, but not in the manner in which it seems to be happening. Decently and in order it is not. The word of God is put on a back burner so everyone can have a good laugh for themselves. God forbid. We need the joy of the Lord which is our strength. But uncontrollable laughter does not seem to fit in with the Scriptures. It may be a temporary reprieve from a downcast spirit but it is not a permanent healing. The Lord, His Word, His Blood, His Presence, His Truth and our own personal relationship and growth will set us free. Lord help us not to be deceived and let your truth come forth. In the name of JESUS Christ."

If you are on the DELIVERANCE referral list and you are actively involved in the "holy laughter" movement, I would like to take your name off our list. We don't want you transferring this spirit to people seeking help from other problems.