I wish to submit an account ofa healing which I experienced. One morning I was awakened withdistressing symptoms of nausea and indigestion. It had been my declared intention to attend a Christian Science lecture that evening, and I was immediately aware that error was trying to keep me from the truth which I knew from previous experience the lecture would have for me. I did my mental work accordingly, and was able to go about my business duties of the day in a fairly comfortable way until the middle of the afternoon. when I had finished the day's routine and had a little time in which to think about myself. Then the difficulty came on me with all its fury, and with accompanying suggestions which were very aggressive, that I give up the idea of attending the lecture; that I should be much more comfortable at home and in bed. I kept knowing the truth that this manifestation of sickness was a lie, and persisted in keeping on my feet, resisting the suggestion that I give in to this lie.
I reached the lecture hall still considerably distressed. However, in less than fifteen minutes after the lecture began I had lost all thought of illness. The words of the lecturer filled my consciousness with the truth of the presence of God; and the next thing I realized was a great sense of spiritual uplifting, as I listened to a beautiful portrayal of the power of prayer to heal, the lecturer quoting Jesus' words, "For your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him." This was a very definite proof to me of the healing power of the Word, audibly expressed.
I have had other signs of the efficient action of divine Principle, Truth, in healing disease. My first visit to a Christian Science practitioner was occasioned merely by a desire to learn what power there could be—other than drugs, diet, exercise, hygiene, or surgery—which could restore my wife's health, as I had seen Christian Science do after these material systems had failed. I became sufficiently interested during this interview to ask for help for my eyes, for which I had worn glasses over five years. I was instantaneously healed, and have never worn glasses since. In the same treatment I was healed of fallen arches. I did not mention the name of this last disorder, nor did I ask for specific help for fallen arches. In one Christian Science treatment, as it were, with very little faith in God and no understanding of Christian Science, I was healed from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. The only thing I contributed to this healing was a simple willingness to try something which I knew had met another's need.
