Testimonies of Healing

Before I became interested in Christian Science, from a sense of duty I read the Bible for its historic value. Now I study the Bible in connection with the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, for the spiritual truth that it imparts.

I was healed through Christian Science of contraction of the larger intestine eighteen years ago, after physicians expressed the opinion that I would remain in lifetime bondage to this complaint. I have passed safely and painlessly through the birth of children, with no after effects in any of these experiences.

I think I was never more grateful for the healing power of Christian Science than in two experiences. Blood poisoning started in my right hand, and immediately spread to the shoulder, causing swelling at the same time.

In September, 1916, while at a northern lake resort, I fell and broke my ankle. At that time I was not at all interested in Christian Science, though my parents were.

It is with the thought of helping others that I give my testimony for publication. I first heard of Christian Science, while serving in the American Expeditionary Force.

" Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you," said Jesus. Five years ago, when I began the study of Christian Science, the significance of this admonition began to dawn upon my thought.

For thirty years I had been a sufferer, in bed the greater part of that time. I had several doctors diagnose my case, but they all differed as to what ailed me.

I should like to express sincere gratitude for the better understanding of God I am receiving through the study of Christian Science. To know that we are able to have and maintain dominion over our bodies, bringing them into subjection, with the aid of divine Love, seems so wonderful and beautiful that it is worth any sacrifice we may be called upon to make.

About five years ago I was a mental and physical wreck, obsessed with the thought of suicide and unable to see a ray of hope. I had suffered from a most persistent cold for three years, and finally tuberculosis added the last bitter drop to my days.

MY first healing in Christian Science was when I was a child just learning to walk. I fell and broke two lower ribs on the left side.