Testimonials.
“Glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” (St. Paul). Testimony in regard to the healing of the sick is highly important. More than a mere rehearsal of blessings, it scales the pinnacle of praise and illustrates the demonstration of Christ, “who healeth all thy diseases” (Psalm 103:3). This testimony, however, shall not include a description of symptoms or of suffering, though the generic name of the disease may be indicated. This By-Law applies to testimonials which appear in the periodicals and to those which are given at the Wednesday evening meeting.
— Mary Baker Eddy, Manual of The Mother Church, Article 8, Section 24
While serving in my role as First Reader during a recent Wednesday testimony meeting, I couldn’t help feeling a deep sense of joy and gratitude for the willingness of the testifiers to describe some of the most profound healing experiences that have taken place in their lives. It’s really the most wonderful thing!