Testimonies of Healing

When I first began the study of Christian Science J was a physical wreck, for I had been suffering from gallstones, dyspepsia, appendicitis, and bowel trouble for many years. I had tried almost every material remedy but without receiving any help.

For many years I suffered from severe cramps for which material means of relief had been tried in vain. Through the interest of a loving friend I was led to take up the study of Christian Science and had treatment.

It is with deep gratitude that I express my appreciation of what Christian Science has done for me. I took up the study several years ago since which time the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, have been my constant companions advising, governing, and comforting me.

I did not come into Christian Science for physical healing, but because I had always been searching for a demonstrable understanding of God. The teachings of the church in which I had been brought up did not appeal to me as I was not of a religious turn of mind, in the ordinarily accepted sense of the term; but beauty in nature, in music, in poetry, always seemed to point to a great invisible Something from whence that beauty emanated, and which I felt must be God, although it seemed impossible to apprehend or grasp it in any way.

On page 3 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs. Eddy writes: "Gratitude is much more than a verbal expression of thanks.

I, too , wish to voice my gratitude for Christian Science. Christian Science came into our home several years ago again proving that "man's extremity is God's opportunity.

The blessed years of freedom from bondage to material law, materia medica, and the many ills to which flesh is heir, prompt the sending of this testimony in grateful appreciation of those from others, which, together with the articles in our periodicals—those impersonal missionaries—ever serve to encourage, inspire, and enlighten. A critical operation for the removal of one kidney in preparation for which strong medicine was being taken every two hours was obviated by the happy and unexpected visit to a friend, for an afternoon, who spoke at length of Christian Science and the healing she had experienced of sciatic rheumatism.

Having so much to be thankful for since coming into a knowledge of the truth that makes us free. I think it is about time to express thanks and gratitude through our periodicals.

I am very grateful for the understanding I have of God through the teachings of Christian Science Christian Science was first sought by me several years ago, at which time I was healed of stomach trouble, and since then many quite remarkable healings have been experienced. During the epidemic of influenza I was taken quite seriously ill.

I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me and mine. I first learned what Christian Science is through a dear sister, and I have thanked God many times for the truths it has taught me.