Testimonies of Healing
Sincere gratitude impels me to tell others of the good I have received through Christian Science. In 1905 I first heard of this religion which has become so dear to me, and in my case, as it is with some others, fear and doubt were not overcome very easily.
Some months ago, without my knowledge at the time I was exposed to smallpox, and a few days thereafter my professional duties called me to San Francisco. While there my physical condition was far from harmonious, a high fever, etc.
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I give my testimony through the pages which convey such sweet messages of hope to suffering humanity. My first debt to Christian Science was for my own healing, which was a wonderful case of mental surgery.
It has been a cherished wish that an expression of my gratitude for Christian Science might reach many more than those who have been within sound of my voice, although I am deeply sensible that neither tongue nor pen, can adequately express my thankfulness for the benefits received from Science. During my girlhood and the earlier years of my married life I knew nothing of Christian Science as taught by Mrs.
Gratitude impels me to write a few lines in regard to a most interesting demonstration that has just been completed in our home, my husband's mother having been healed of a very bad case of asthma of about twenty-five years' standing. About six weeks after she had been healed of this disease, a severe dropsical trouble set in.
A great blessing came into my life, seven years ago when I was healed from a serious affection of the lungs and other physical troubles by reading the text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy.
[Translated from the German. ] In 1907 I contracted a severe cough and also had a serious attack of kidney disease, from which I had been a sufferer for twenty years.
I HAVE had many reasons for rejoicing and deep-felt I thankfulness, since I have learned to know the truth that makes free—the blessed truth, revealed by Christ Jesus and explained to us through Christian Science. Divine Love has so wonderfully met my deepest need, that I feel impelled to speak about it.
Early last May I received a letter from Bradford, N. H.
About three years ago I was said to have gall-stones, which caused me great pain. I had treatment from our family physician, but the trouble appeared again after a short time, and I had to take large doses of an opiate in order to deaden the severe pain.