Testimonies of Healing

For many years I had suffered from a stomach ailment, which returned at regular intervals, and in 1908 it was more severe than ever before. I could retain no food whatever, and suffered terribly day and night; but I was to experience that "man's extremity is God's opportunity.

To show our gratitude for what Christian Science has done for us, and possibly to benefit some one who is wandering in the shadows of despair and who needs the "great Physician," we send this testimony in proof of God's care of those who trust Him aright. Some seven years ago, our little boy, then three months old, was ruptured.

About three years ago I was a very sick man. I was so exhausted that I could hardly venture away from home.

I had a very bad attack of rheumatism in the summer of 1908 and was unable to move without severe pain. A Christian Science practitioner was called over the telephone about the middle of the forenoon, and she began to give me absent treatment.

On first coming into Christian Science, I used to hunt eagerly through the testimonies for cases like my own, and it is with the hope that this account may help all sufferers from so-called organic heart disease, that I give my experience. A little over two years ago it seemed that I had come nearly to the end of hope.

It is over six years since I became interested in Christian Science, and it is impossible for me to tell of all the benefits received since I came into this understanding of Truth. I had never heard of Christian Science until a dear friend asked why I did not try it.

WITH a heart filled with gratitude for the blessings received through Christian Science, I desire to testify to the healing power of Truth. For seven years previous to March, 1907, I had been residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, and during those years had suffered acutely from what was said to he organic disease of the heart.

I, too, wish to express my thankfulness to infinite Love for what I have experienced through Christian Science. Three years ago last October a physician declared me to be suffering from lung trouble, and also a tubercular affection of the bowels.

In the spring of 1907 I was confined to my bed for six weeks with what was called a diseased ovary. Our family physician after consulting with another doctor, decided to send me to a hospital.

I became interested in Christian Science through the relief given my wife, although until that time I had never even considered it. I then commenced the study of Science and Health, and attended Christian Science services.