Testimonies of Healing
Several years ago, after becoming interested in Christian Science, I was in an automobile accident and sustained what seemed very severe injuries. A physician was called against my wishes and examined me.
It is now a quarter of a century since I turned to Christian Science for help. Although much in need of physical healing, I turned to it for relief from a sense of loss and sorrow.
When Christian Science came to me, I was greatly in need of the healing power of Truth. Since childhood I had suffered with a weak back, nervous trouble, and mental depression, as the result of spinal meningitis.
I wish to express my gratitude for the blessings that have come to me through Christian Science. For more than twenty years I was afflicted with what doctors call choroiditis.
About fourteen years ago I was taken ill with what a number of doctors, including some of the best-known specialists in New York, called tuberculosis of one kidney and acute Bright's disease of the other kidney. At the time of this diagnosis, I was in one of our prominent hospitals to be operated upon; but the surgeon in charge found he could not perform the operation, as it would mean instant death.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.