I am deeply grateful for Christian Science. To me it is wonderful to know that God is impartial and that all good is possible to all those who seek to know Him.
When I first started studying Science, I wore glasses because of astigmatism. I thought to myself, "If this religion does all that is claimed for it, I should be able to throw away the glasses." I decided to tell no one of this desire for healing because then when it came, I would know for sure that the healing power was from God.
I did not even know then how to set about gaining a healing, but soon I came upon the definition of "eyes," which is given in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. It reads in part (p. 586), "Spiritual discernment,—not material but mental." I learned this, and whenever the thought came to me that I could not see, I immediately replaced it with the definition. I determined also to see only the man of God's creating, who is spiritual and perfect, in all with whom I came in contact.
When after many months there was no change in the physical condition, I became discouraged, but, again, the need was filled by another passage which reads (ibid., p. 468): "Eternity, not time, expresses the thought of Life, and time is no part of eternity. One ceases in proportion as the other is recognized. Time is finite; eternity is forever infinite." This allayed my sense of impatience. During this time I was gaining a spiritual concept of God and man and was discarding many ugly traits of character. Finally I was able to dispense with the glasses, except when at picture shows, and I kept them in the car pocket.
One day as my husband and I were traveling we passed a drive-in theater. It dawned on me that what I had been striving to see around me was just as much an illusion as a picture show. Then these words came to me: "Matter is nothing, no thing, mind, nor power." I recognized them as based on Mrs. Eddy's statement, "Evil is nothing, no thing, mind, nor power" (ibid., p. 330) I realized that I had been striving to see matter, and I took the glasses and disposed of them then and there. My eyesight continued to improve after this until finally I did not even feel the need of them at the theater.
Another healing I should like to share is that of the fear of accidents. During the time I was overcoming this fear, I learned and held in thought this Bible verse (I John 4:18): "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." But the fear did not leave until I saw that I was claiming protection from accident for a few, but not for all. In other words, I had been admitting that God was partial. When I understood that God's law of protection is in operation at all times for all to demonstrate, I was released from the fear. Now I swim and feel no fear of the water, love to fly, and can drive a car all day with no sense of strain.
The conception I had of God before I started studying Science was limited and bigoted. Now each time I prove the very least rule in Science, I see that this religion confers freedom, and I am grateful to know that if I apply it, any discordant condition or situation can be righted. My husband and I have had many proofs of God's dear love. I am grateful for these proofs, for class instruction, for the privilege of membership in The Mother Church and of serving in a branch church, and, above all, for Mrs. Eddy's unselfishness in giving her revelation to the world.— San Diego, California.
I should like to verify my wife's healings of astigmatism and the fear of accidents. I also am very grateful for the many blessings and physical healings I have received through the study of Christian Science.—
