Our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, reminds us in Science and Health (p. 233), "Every day makes its demands upon us for higher proofs rather than professions of Christian power." This indeed has been my experience.
My first healing was that of smallpox. As required by law, we called the health officer, and a doctor and a nurse called on us. The doctor was very kind, but told me that I would be quarantined for six weeks and that he was sure there would be permanent scars, since my face and body were covered with evidence of the disease. I told him that I was relying on Christian Science and that he did not need to worry. He did not attempt to insist upon any medication. The Christian Science practitioner who was giving me treatment reversed all the false theories that had been laid down and did prayerful work for me each day. In less than two weeks I was completely healed. There were no scars or other aftereffects.
The practitioner advised my asking the nurse to come to see me so that I could gain release from quarantine. She came right over and was amazed to find that I was completely healed. She said that she saw no reason why the restrictions should not be lifted. The next day she, as well as the doctor, called and took down the quarantine sign they had put on our house.
