Testimonies of Healing

It is with a thankful heart that I testify how great a blessing Christian Science has been to me. In July, 1905, while working in a machine-shop in Virden, Manitoba, I had a most trying and serious experience.

In the Psalms we read: "Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee. " I learned to see the truth of this verse last year, when I had a severe illness.

On Nov. 3, 1908, my sixth child was born under Christian Science treatment.

It is with a grateful heart that I would tell about my quick and sure healing in Christian Science. About two years ago, while working in a store, an explosion of about two thousand miniature revolver cartridges occurred.

In the two orthodox churches of which in times past I have been a member, I rejoice to say that I have seen much of the Christ-spirit, much broadening and uplifting of thought, and not one of these Christian people ever tried to discourage me during my search for truth. After losing faith in medicine and hygiene, when these had failed to meet our needs, I began to look for something more practical.

Some time ago our younger son was taken sick, and one Saturday he came home overcome by severe pain and high fever, and had to go to bed. The family physician, whom I could not discharge because of an existing agreement, stated that this was a case of serious illness; that the high fever was indicative of the existence of internal conditions which might necessitate an operation, unless the patient's condition improved within a few days.

With a heart full of gratitude for many blessings gained through the study and practice of Christian Science, I offer my testimony to the healing power of this truth, hoping it may help some one who has suffered as I did. First, I was healed of discouragement brought on by reverses.

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to God for what Christian Science has done for me. I was a sufferer from bronchial trouble from childhood, and as I grew older rheumatism and a stomach disease with many accompanying ills were added.

I have such a sense of gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me and for the world, that I realize it to be my duty as well as pleasure to give my testimony. I became interested in this truth through going to the Wednesday evening services with friends who are Christian Scientists.

Two years ago I first heard of Christian Science. I had suffered for eight years with a malignant disease in the face.