Testimonies of Healing

About ten years ago I had an intimate friend in New York who had recently been confirmed in one of the city's so-called fashionable churches. Several years earlier, in another city, I was confirmed in a church of the same denomination.

I want to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me. We were always churchgoing people, and I united with a church at the age of sixteen, was a Sunday school teacher, and interested in all church work; but I became dissatisfied with my religion.

Six years ago I seemed to be in a hopeless state of physical illness and mental distress. For twelve years I had not been able to do things like other people, as an internal trouble caused great pain after walking, standing, or any exertion.

My desire is to tell a few of the many blessings that I have received through the reading and study of our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy.

As I have had so much help from the testimonies in both the Sentinel and the Journal, I want to give mine, hoping it may help some one to realize God's allness. I have been interested in Christian Science for about six years, and during that time have had many proofs of God's loving care.

In loving gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me I send my testimony with a desire that it may help others. On January 30, 1916, I met with an accident, a fall which resulted in two ribs being broken just beneath the heart, a bad sprain in my side, and a severe nervous shock.

I would like to add my gratitude for my husband's healing in Christian Science, and to express, if only faintly, my thankfulness for what this blessed truth has done for us. One of the greatest healings has been that of sorrow for the passing on of our little son, for we were instantly lifted into the clear realization that Life is of necessity without interruption, eternally manifested.

Just ten years ago I was examined by three physicians, one of whom was at that time head of the Antituberculosis Society of the state of Michigan. I was pronounced tubercular by all of these physicians and was told that it would be necessary for me to live in southern California.

Christian science has brought so many blessings and so much happiness into my life that words can never express my deep gratitude for it. After being an invalid for three years, I left my home in Japan to consult physicians in England.

I am truly grateful for the privilege of giving to the world the account of my healing, which took place in the latter part of 1910. It was not accomplished at once, but through faithful work, combined with perseverance and trust, I can now say I am well.