Testimonies of Healing

I have thought many times of writing to let the Field know of the benefits I have had since learning of Christian Science, and how to apply it in part to meet physical needs, and make it helpful in the every-day affairs of life, but have been prevented by error's suggestions, some of which were, "You are not sufficiently grounded in this Truth, and may yet have to resort to material helps for lack of understanding;" or, "You have no remarkable things to tell concerning yourself, and your own experience," and like suggestions. I have had some physical ills that I was willing enough should leave me, though they might be slight compared with those of others.

I want to send a word of thanks to the Journal and Sentinel for all the help they have given me. I could never tell how grateful I am for this new revelation of the everpresence of the all Good.

For some time it has been my intention to give to the Journal a demonstration that occurred in my family during the past year. My husband is not a Scientist, but my four little children and I are working our way along the narrow path as best we know how.

Last summer during the very hot weather, while I was battling with error in my family, I had an experience which was very helpful. I had returned from a Sunday service which had been peaceful and uplifting.

Some one has said that "physical healing is the index finger pointing to Christian Science;" and truly it was so in my case. Fifteen years ago, through the urgent request of my mother, who had witnessed a case of healing while visiting in Springfield, Mass.

I first heard of Christian Science during the summer of 1896, through the healing of a friend. Knowing that its followers claimed the power to heal the sick to be of God, I urged my mother to try it, as she had been suffering from eczema for several years.

Some eleven years ago Christian Science was brought to the notice of my wife and myself. At the time it was first mentioned to us, my wife was suffering from a very severe sore throat which had become chronic.

It was my privilege at one time to have a young girl left in my care for five months. Her parents wished to see what Christian Science would do for her, as they received little encouragement elsewhere.

In July, 1899, Christian Science was first presented to me. I was then an invalid, having suffered from heart disease a great many years, and materia medica could do no more for me.

In 1887 I found Science and Health and was healed by reading it. My heart was so filled with divine Love which heals and saves, that I was enabled to answer many calls of suffering humanity.