Christ Jesus promised (John 8:31, 32), "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." How to know what is true has baffled human beings throughout history; however, the study and application of Christian Science, as taught in Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, illumine the above statement of our Master and give the correct rules for healing sickness and sin. This Science has enabled me to understand the Bible and to know that healings similar to Jesus' are possible today.
My first healing in Christian Science was of a kidney ailment. Two renowned specialists prescribed certain treatments and medicines, but told me that this disease would be with me for the remainder of my life. On hearing this verdict, my wife asked me, "Won't you be willing to try Christian Science first?" She recommended that I go to a practitioner. At that time I thought Science might cure a headache, or an imaginary ailment, but an organic disease—that was impossible! To mortal sense I was in a desperate condition. The practitioner kindly, patiently, and understandingly answered my questions and overcame my fears. Before I left her, I had such a spiritual uplift that I knew with certainty I should be healed.
The healing was perfect and complete within less than ten days. There has not been the slightest symptom of any recurrence of this trouble in the thirteen years since. With such proof of the perfect working of Science, is it any wonder that many people feel that Mrs. Eddy was divinely inspired in her discovery and her work?
