Testimonies of Healing

I gratefully offer the following testimony of the healing power of divine Love. From childhood to my thirtieth year I was a sufferer from so-called bilious headaches, which developed into gall-stones, and this in turn into colic.

For some time I have had a desire to tell of what God has done for me through Christian Science. For several years I was afflicted with sciatic rheumatism and at times suffered severely.

A number of years ago I became afflicted with acute nervousness, which later brought on stomach and bowel trouble. I tried several physicians, also different methods of treatment, but without getting any permanent relief, and at times it seemed as if I would lose my reason.

With joy and deep gratitude to Christian Science I write this testimony of God's healing presence and loving care. In the summer of 1914 my sister, who had recently returned from a hospital after an operation, was very much depressed, as she did not feel that she was permanently relieved, and her condition imposed a heavy burden on every member of our family.

I have enjoyed so much the articles and testimonies written for our periodicals, that I think it is time for me to express my gratitude for the help received. When I first became came interested in Christian Science, about five years ago, I was very unhappy, as there seemed to be much discord in and around my home.

For eight years I suffered from a severe nervous trouble which resulted in almost permanent incapacity to work. I tried "nature cures" and vegetarianism; but although I experienced a measure of relief, there was no cure.

While very grateful for the many physical healings experienced through the application of the teachings of Christian Science, I am much more so for the clearer understanding of the Bible that has come to me through the study of Science and Health. Early in life I met with an experience which caused me to take the Bible as my companion.

My gratitude for what Christian Science has done for us is unbounded. Six years ago, when a friend first spoke to me about this teaching, I was to sense unhappy, discouraged, and suffering from liver complaint.

When I began the study of Christian Science over six years ago I did so for the sake of another member of my family; yet how much I needed this knowledge of the truth no one knows but myself. It found me in a state of mental unbalance, with such suicidal tendencies that I was a constant care to my family.

I am indeed grateful to have the privilege of adding my testimony to the periodicals, in order that some one in need of physical or mental help may derive benefit from it. It is four years since Christian Science was recommended to my wife by a physician who said he had done all he could for her.