Testimonies of Healing
A little over six years ago a friend told me some things about Christian Science, but I could not see anything of any interest in it for me at that time — I was not ready. Three years later I saw my way clear to accept its teachings.
In August, 1893, I went to Lynn, Mass. , to see a noted specialist.
A sufficient length of time has elapsed since my healing was manifested through Christian Science, to permit the removal of all doubt as to any possibility of the return of former conditions; hence this testimony goes forth to the world for what it is worth, as a further help in the redemption of suffering mankind. Until sixteen months ago I was a fair specimen of the average man of the world who has been permitted to drift away from church and lead a life of carelessness.
About two and a half years ago Christian Science was presented to me. It found me a wreck in body and nearly so in mind.
For the good that it may do to others I will give an account of the healing from an accident which occurred to me on the nth of September, 1903, while working with a bridge crew on the Southern Pacific Railroad near Oregon City. It happened at noon while we were resting after having eaten our dinners.
It is with a feeling of love and gratitude for Christian Science that I tell of the first time that I ever saw or heard of it. Eight years ago I was in great sorrow and darkness, because I saw no light, nor did there seem to be any hope or way out of my trouble.
FROM early childhood sensitiveness to spiritual impressions inclined my thought naturally toward religious topics. For a while the current orthodox interpretations, which I had been brought up to regard as final, were accepted without question.
It is with a heart full of gratitude to God, and to dear Mrs. Eddy, that I give the testimony of my healing.
I am indeed glad to give this testimony as a small evidence of my appreciation of what Christian Science has done for me. I have been healed of many minor troubles, but the great healing has been for my eyes.
I take much pleasure in relating the healing of my sister through Truth, as revealed in Christian Science. When a young woman she became ill, and through the strain it developed into what was termed insanity.