There are no words to express my deep gratitude for Christian Science. At birth I was what medical authorities call a blue baby, and weighed only three pounds. Up to the age of five I was in and out of hospitals and under the care of several doctors. The final report was always that I could not live much longer, and there was nothing more they could do for me. Many times my parents would have to alternate their sleep at night, for I needed care.
When I was five years old a friend introduced my parents to Christian Science and they decided that, since the doctors could do nothing for me, they would try this healing method. Three Sundays later they entered me in a Christian Science Sunday School. That night I started to become quite ill and my body became discolored. Both parents were at my bedside when I opened my eyes and told them that they could both go to bed, because I had a new doctor now. I told them: "God is my doctor, and I am all right." With that my natural color returned and I went to sleep, completely healed. In Sunday School that day my teacher had repeated the Lord's Prayer to me, and some of the truths remained with me. This healing prayer had done its work—I was well. Doctors had told my parents that if I were lucky enough to live to the age of twelve they should never let me go into the water at the beach. This fear was also overcome, and I have enjoyed many wonderful times in swimming.
I now have children and grandchildren of my own. In the years since my childhood healing I have had many more healings and blessings.
Several years ago I had deep personal disappointment that upset me very much. I found myself with a painful foot condition. Although I was praying in Christian Science and having treatment from a Christian Science practitioner from time to time, things did not seem to improve. It was getting close to the time for my annual Christian Science association meeting, but because of the problem I had decided not to go.
Then one night about a week before the meeting I cried out to God to please show me what to do. I reached for Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy and opened it at random. There was my answer in one dynamic sentence (p. 371): "The way in divine Science is the only way out of this condition." This time my tears were tears of joy and gratitude. I had a firm conviction that I would be at the meeting without fail. Although there was still pain, I knew the healing was taking place.
One week later at my association I was completely free. I was also very grateful that during this time, which was about six months, I never lost one moment from my work. In addition to the healing of my foot, there was a complete healing of the disappointment.
My gratitude to God is unbounded for Mrs. Eddy, whose untiring devotion and love for mankind brought us this wonderful religion. My heart is filled with love and thanksgiving for Christian Science practitioners for their patience and understanding, for membership in The Mother Church and in a branch church, and for class instruction.
Stoughton, Massachusetts
I am happy to confirm the testimony of my wife. Christian Science has been our only healing method for many years. Our study and use of the Bible together with Science and Health has been our aid in solving many problems. With the treatment of a practitioner I have had healings of colds, skin rash, and injury following a fall from a ladder. I am grateful that I have gained an understanding of the truth that heals in order that I may be of service to mankind.
