I have been greatly benefited through a gradual understanding of the spiritual significance of the words and works of the Bible prophets and Christ Jesus, as revealed through the study of Christian Science. Jesus told his disciples when he was preparing them for their mission (Matt. 10:8), "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils." Later, when praying for his disciples at the last supper, Jesus said (John 17:20), "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word." I have seen this truth demonstrated in physical healings of myself and others.
My mother took up the study of Christian Science when I was very young. At one time an ear specialist had warned her that my hearing would become slowly worse and that I should be taught sign language and lip reading, since I would never progress very far in school without these abilities. When I was ten years old, I suddenly became deaf in both ears. Warning was again given by this specialist that an immediate operation was the only thing that could save my hearing. It was at this time that a Christian Science practitioner was turned to for treatment. After a very short time my hearing became perfectly normal, and it has continued so without the slightest return of any impediment.
Up to the time my mother took up the study of Christian Science, I had required some kind of laxative every few days. I decided to rely entirely on this Science of true health; all our many medicines were discarded, and it was not long before this discordant condition was healed completely.
