Testimonies of Healing
Northampton, Mass. — I have lately had a demonstration of Truth in healing a belief of fever, that was so clearly a result of the supposed power of mesmerism, that I relate it for the benefit of your readers in case any Scientist should be tempted to place himself or herself in a similar position.
Boston , March 10, 1889. Editor of Journal:—A lady seventy years of age, with a belief of paralysis and other complications, abandoned as hopeless by the doctors, recently came under my care.
Lincoln, Neb. My wife and I have been healed by reading your book, Science and Health.
The following case illustrates the grandest work of Christian Science—that of spiritual healing. Cases are sometimes presented to the Scientist in which the beliefs of matter have not left enough of basis for the operation of physical healing, with our present realization of Life as the universal fact.
Whiting, Iowa, January 26, 1889. Have been healed in Christian Science of many troubles that defied all other means.
BOSTON, February 8, 1889. In the suburbs of this city, the following case occurred about two weeks ago.
"CHRISTIAN SCIENCE rests on proof, not profession. It is not a theory, but a demonstrative system of healing, and it must be supported by proof of its power to heal.
REPORTS OF CASES. Notice is hereby given that while the names of healers will never be given in these columns, and in many cases, for obvious reasons, those of patients may not be, a record of both is kept by the editor.
Boston, Jan. 21, 1889 Dear Journal : With most people perhaps the first step towards Truth is a desire for relief from physical suffering, which material remedies have failed to bring.