Testimonies of Healing

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.

I have long felt a desire to tell the dear suffering ones everywhere what Christian Science has done for me, but have been held back by the thought that I could not express myself. I can find words to tell of my physical healing and something of the joy and peace that has come to me through this blessed Truth, but the love and gratitude I feel to God must find expression in deeds.

I was led to seek help through Christian Science for my only child, who had hip disease, when less than two years old. After consulting different doctors in Salem and after several weeks in the hospital, with no apparent benefit, we decided to take him to San Francisco to a specialist in bone troubles.

When we consider what Truth has done and is doing for humanity, how small is the sacrifice and how great should be the pleasure for us to contribute our mite for the encouragement of others. About five and a half years ago I was persuaded to try Christian Science for numerous ailments, the greatest trouble being nervous prostration.

Some time ago, while at my country home, as I drove to and from the station I noticed by the roadside, in a plain little home, a very weary mother sitting on the porch. She had a large child about two years of age, stretched full length on her lap.

Through Science and Health I was shown how to overcome great fear in having six jaw teeth extracted. Error said the demonstration could not be made, as I had very little understanding, not having had the advantage of class instruction.