In the experience of many a student of Christian Science there is one healing or demonstration that stands out above all others as being particularly wonderful and responsible for much spiritual growth. In later times of difficulty the student may turn for renewed energy and inspiration to this glorious proof of God's care. I should like to share such an experience.
More than ten years ago, while serving in the Army, I became subject to severe attacks of pain in the spinal region. These attacks became more and more frequent and restricting until one morning I was not able to get out of bed. In fact, I could scarcely move in bed. I was rushed to a doctor for observation and then taken immediately to the station hospital.
After a few days the condition was diagnosed as tuberculosis of the spine. I was placed in a cast reaching from my chest to my knees and was told that I would be in the cast for several months, after which it would be necessary to undergo an operation. After the operation, the disease returned in the same area but in a different form, and a large abscess appeared on the spine.
