"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" (Ps. 107:8.) My testimony in the Journal of February 1955, tells of some of these wonderful works done for me during the early years of my study of Christian Science, and of the help ever at hand in the rearing of our children. I want to continue that praise in further testimony to God's great love for me, made available and practical through continued application of the teachings of Christian Science.
An unforgettable proof of divine Love's action and power was mine when I was serving my branch church as substitute First Reader. I was aware of a slight discomfort in my tongue on Wednesday and wakened the following morning with the tongue greatly swollen. For the next three days I did not eat or drink because I could not swallow, nor could I speak. During this time my husband lovingly and constantly supported me, reading from the writings of Mrs. Eddy and declaring to me spiritual truths regarding man's uninterrupted harmony and my freedom from bondage to material belief.
Saturday evening I determined I would not sleep until the mesmerism was broken. In order to stay awake I walked the floor much of the night, mentally claiming my God-bestowed right to total security and harmony. A little after four I did drop off to sleep and wakened again at five-thirty. The swelling was gone. I was healed. When I told my husband, he embraced me and in joy we went dancing down the hall.
