Now, look. Here’s where I think Paul got the idea, minister brethren, of laying handkerchiefs on the sick. He said, “You take my staff,” told Gehazi. “You take my staff; and if any man salutes you, salute him not.” That’s what’s the trouble when we get a commission today, we got to stop and do other things. You see? But said, “Don’t salute him back. And take my staff and lay it on the child.” Now, Elijah knew that God was in him. And whatever he touched was blessed. And if he could get the woman to believe the same thing…I think that’s where Paul got laying handkerchiefs off of his body. He knew God was in him and what he touched was blessed, but if the people would believe it.

The Resurrection of Lazarus, 1951-07-29, Erie, PA, §88