Testimonies of Healing

In May, 1902, I was divinely led to attend a Christian Science Wednesday evening meeting, in the hope that I might hear something of a religious nature to take my mind from mental troubles. I had readied a state of mental depression from which it seemed that I could get no relief.

I feel that it is my duty and a privilege to express my.

About four years ago, after I had tried different ways and means to be relieved from bodily suffering, a faithful friend called my attention to the teaching of Christian Science. After some opposition, I decided to investigate it, with the thought that if this teaching would he helpful, it was meant for me as well as for others; if it did not afford any help, I could put it aside again, but that I would find out and be convinced.

About a year ago I heard of Christian Science, and I wish to express my gratitude for the blessings which it has brought to me and my family. I was then suffering with an obstinate spinal disease which always caused me pain when I was working.

I have awakened to the obligation which rests upon all to send their testimonies out over the Field through our publications. I came of a family of physicians, my father being a direct disciple of Hahnemann and a leading homoeopathic physician for many years.

Mine is another story of the power of infinite Love which maketh free, and this freedom our heavenly Father is ever bestowing upon His Children, upon all those who seek Him truly. It was not physical healing, which brought me into Christian Science, but a dissatisfaction with the old orthodox teaching, a strong desire and striving for something better, higher, more logical and tangible.

I am glad to be a witness to the healing power of the Christ-truth revealed to humanity through the teachings of Christian Science. Seven years ago, while practising on the piano very vigorously and persistently for many hours a day, something seemed to snap in my arm.

For nearly two years I have been enjoying with Christian Scientists the blessings which Jesus brought to humanity, and which are again given to seekers after Truth in this age through the teaching of our Leader, Mrs. Eddy.

I was delicate from childhood, and my parents did not think it was possible for me to live more than a few years. I lived however, although there was not much improvement in my health.

In October, 1895, l came to live with a family who were Christian Scientists. I found the book Science and Health lying on the table, and began to read, and later to inquire what it was.