Testimonies of Healing

The first few words that were spoken to me on the subject of Christian Science opened up such glorious possibilities, a new world of light and joy such as would be impossible for me to describe. The beautiful teachings of Jesus came to me in glimpses; and I stood still in wonder, that the world had not before seen what held us all in bondage.

I was summoned, by telegraph, to a friend in a distant town. Hastily obeying the call, I found when I reached the home, that she had been for days under a belief of mental aberration.

Two years ago this fall, I was a great sufferer—suffering in many ways. Rheumatism had troubled me since I was nine years old, so that at times I could not move my fingers.

Ever since my treatment, I have felt as well as I ever did in my life. I do not have a pain or an ache about me.

Twelve years ago I became interested in Christian Science and have demonstrated over mortal beliefs. So far have not used any material remedies; and, though in belief I have passed through many struggles, I have never seen the time that I was willing to give up Christian Science.

For the cause of Truth I submit the following, trusting that it may bring one more at least into the fold of Divine Science. I was a hopeless invalid for seven years, during which time I was treated by fourteen different physicians for what they were pleased to term a complication of diseases; but, Materia Medica was baffled, and I only obtained at times temporary relief.

I was  directed to come to Hot Springs and use the water for medicinal purposes, as I was afflicted with a complication of beliefs. Having talked with people who had used the water for months with no relief yet, I had no faith in it.

The following is a demonstration of the power of Truth to heal morally and Spiritually as well as physically. A man who was called an infidel—in belief very profane in his talking, also a slave to appetite for both whiskey and tobacco—came as an invalid for physical healing.

I enclose you a testimonial from one whose case is the most marked and best known in the city—yet whose pastor calls it the "work of the devil," and claims he had rather his daughter would lie sick than be healed that way:— For eighteen months, I was a wretched sufferer, confined to the bed with what the doctors called spinal disease. Was in the hospital six months, and had surgical operations; but all to no purpose.

Calling to see a friend, and finding her in belief very ill (having been under the care of a Physician for months. ) I told her of Christian Science, feeling confident that what had done so much for me would do the same for her.