Testimonies of Healing

Words cannot express my gratitude for all that Christian Science has done for me. Over a year ago I had a severe stomach trouble, and could not eat even the plainest food without great suffering.

With the hope of helping some fellow man to an understanding of the truth that heals and purifies, I wish to relate what Christian Science has done and is doing for me. The truism, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity," was proven in my case, for it seemed I had to hit bottom before I could rise.

It is now eight years since I joined the Christian Science church, and I desire to state that the study of the Bible, together with "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and other of her works, also the reading of the Christian Science periodicals, has led me to see the light, and to realize that man is the idea of God. During these years I have had no need of material remedies, but have enjoyed good health, though formerly I was of delicate constitution and accustomed to use medicine regularly.

The benefits I have derived from the testimonies printed in the Christian Science periodicals, and from one in particular, which related the healing of a condition similar to mine, impel me to give my experience, knowing that in turn it will help some one else. When I was four years old my right ear became diseased.

About seven years ago I began to attend the Christian Science services with another member of my family who had been most wonderfully helped by treatment, and I soon found that Christian Science is much more than a mere physical healing agent. At that time I did not need physical healing, but was very unhappy because of inharmonious conditions in the home.

As one who has received untold blessings through the teachings of Christian Science, I desire to express my gratitude for this beautiful truth. In 1906 I was healed through Christian Science of catarrh that had reached a so-called dangerous stage, together with many lesser ailments.

" Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " These words of Jesus constitute the first quotation on page iii of Science and Health, the great textbook left by a pure and selfless woman, Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, a book which is bringing peace and healing to a suffering world.

Desire to express gratitude for many blessings received through Christian Science, together with the hope that in reading my experience others may be encouraged, impels me to send this testimony to the power of Truth to heal and save in times of accident and distress. While at work in the office where he was employed, a heavy storm window fell, striking my son on the hand and arm, the splintered glass lacerating the flesh and some of it remaining in the wounds.

At my husband's earnest solicitation I consented to try Christian Science treatment for sciatic rheumatism, but I was prejudiced against it and received no help. As time went on I grew worse, and finally resolved to go to another practitioner.

About twenty-one years ago Christian Science was first presented to me by loyal adherents of this healing truth. As religion seemed of little consequence to me at that time, I failed to realize the beauty and value of its teachings, until a few years later, when compelled to turn to a higher power than human sense afforded to overcome what seemed an inevitable life of unhappiness.