Testimonies of Healing

Two years ago, I was in a wretched state in many ways, indigestion, dyspepsia, liver trouble, and many other beliefs. I had treatment from "M.

Having been an invalid from March, 1887, to September, 1888, suffering from numerous man-made laws, I was on the verge of despair; when a friend, in calling, mentioned the case of a young lady cured by Christian Science treatment, and asked why I did not try it. My husband began at once to make inquiries and, receiving favorable reports, a Scientist was called.

I have never taken a course of lectures, but have demonstrated quite a good deal with the best results. One of my first demonstrations was that of a little boy, three years old, with a belief of brain fever, and given up by three physicians.

Beloved Teacher: — I have for some days felt a great desire to write you, to let you know of our progress Spiritward, in this part of the vineyard. We realize more and more each day how much you have done for us individually, and for all humanity, in bringing this realization of Truth to our consciousness.

My first knowledge of Christian Science came about two years ago, through a friend who was healed by the treatment. She explained the truths to me whenever we met, and I gladly listened, as I had for years been a sufferer.

I had an experience with a student whose knowledge of Christian Science had become a burden to her, in this way: She was "by nature" a person whose convictions on all points were vivid in the extreme, and who on entering into Science was instantly an extremist in that. She became morbid to such a degree she did not dare to admire her two beautiful children.

Two years ago a valuable carriage horse was rendered utterly useless by a "blood spavin"; which I believe is considered incurable. I tried to give him away; but could find no one, likely to be kind to him, who was willing to take him.

Please find enclosed a few words of thanksgiving from a dear lady patient of mine who is now a student. I commenced a class the Monday after my return from the Normal, and she was one of my invited guests; having no riches but good thoughts.

" One year ago I looked upon the founder of Christian Science as one of the "false Christs" spoken of in the Gospel of Matthew. As I had for many years endeavored to live a Christian life, I thought it a sin to think of changing my sentiments.

Last April, one of my neighbors came to us for a few days' sojourn. I had preached the Truth to him occasionally, but he did not seem to be interested.