Testimonies of Healing
Eight years ago, as my husband was returning from business, he fell into a coma which lasted two nights and a day. I at once sent for a physician, in order to be informed regarding this illness.
Christian Science was first brought to my notice in the year 1912, while a probationer nurse in a hospital. For some time I was very antagonistic towards what I thought Christian Science to be, until I heard of a friend's healing of a so-called incurable disease.
It is with a heart full of joy and gladness that I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me during the past thirteen years. The Psalmist sang, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
When I was led to seek help in Christian Science, I was suffering from what the two doctors who examined me for the army had diagnosed as heart trouble. I had been under treatment with one of them for a few months; and while I appreciated his honest efforts to help me, he could not offer me positive hope of recovery.
I can truly say with the Psalmist: "O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy.
After four years of suffering from a stomach condition claimed to be hereditary, and for which there seemed to be no permanent relief under medical treatment, Christian Science was recommended to me by a friend, who at the same time gave me a Christian Science Sentinel. After reading and rereading the articles and testimonies given there, I decided to purchase a copy of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
A few years ago, through several Christian Scientists of this city letting their light shine, my husband and I were led to get the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. After reading the chapter on Prayer I regretted ever having entertained wrong thoughts about Mrs.
Christian Science has revolutionized my thinking; therefore, it has regenerated my life. I have received many beautiful physical healings; but wonderful as these have been, it is the spiritual regeneration of which I wish to write.
Filled with a sense of gratitude, I wish to testify to the blessings which have come to me through Christian Science. In the month of November, 1921, I was suddenly taken with great pain in the rectum.
Having lived under the guidance and protecting influence of Christian Science all my life, I know that I have a very great deal for which to be thankful. While a student at school I experienced what seemed to me two remarkable demonstrations.