Since I have been benefited by Christian Science for over twenty-five years, it is with gratitude for the many blessings received that I send this testimony.
I did not take up Christian Science for physical healing, although I needed it. At the time my home, business, and physical conditions were discordant. While I was talking about this burden, a friend, who was a Christian Scientist, asked me why I did not try Christian Science. I asked if it would help me, and he said that it would. I went to see a practitioner, and we discussed this Science for about an hour. From that time on, I felt as if there was something worth living for. The desire for gambling, drinking, and smoking soon left me.
Our entire family of four was in bed with influenza at one time, and received a speedy healing with the assistance of a Christian Science practitioner. I was up and transacting business on the third day after I was taken ill. One of our children was healed of pneumonia. During the period of illness a county health officer came to the door, saying he understood that there was someone ill in the house, and he asked if he could see the patient. A Christian Science nurse who was in attendance invited him in, and he said that the child had a very serious case of pneumonia, and should have medical attention. Christian Science was the only remedy used, and the healing came about shortly thereafter. Another child had a tendon severed above the heel while playing with a companion, and was taken to a surgeon, who placed the heel in a cast. It was freely predicted that the child would always be lame, but Christian Science treatment was relied upon. The healing was complete in a few weeks, and he now takes part in strenuous sports.
