Testimonies of Healing
Some years ago when my wife and I were expecting our first child, my wife was, according to medical opinion, in a higher-risk group because of her age. But as we prayed before the birth, we never doubted that God was, is, and always will be the only Father-Mother, the one creator.
I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunities my husband and I have had to serve the Christian Science movement actively for the past twenty-five years. In 1965 a major newspaper article about Christian Science caused us to want to be personally involved in the work of the Church.
How very grateful I am that my mother relied on Christian Science treatment for me after scarlet fever had been diagnosed by a doctor from the health department. I recall the surprise of the doctor, who, after examining me again the following morning, told my mother I was completely healed.
Because I have received so much inspiration and comfort over the years from the articles and testimonies appearing in the Christian Science periodicals, I wish to express my gratitude by sharing the following healings. One day I was studying some passages in Science and Health by Mrs.
My life has been made so much fuller, freer, healthier, and happier through the study of Christian Science. When I was nearing the end of my years at an English boarding school, I damaged a knee while playing cricket.
Having attended a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, off and on for many years, I intended to join the Church—someday. But the question in my mind was always whether there would be enough time to fulfill all of the obligations of church membership.
One morning as I was working on my job, I felt a sudden and increasing stiffness developing in one of my arms. Soon I could not move it without considerable pain.
" To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings," writes Mrs. Eddy in Science and Health.
" I will extol thee, oh Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me" (Psalms).
One day I received a call from the riding stable where our daughters took lessons. The caller said that one of our daughters, Suzanne, had fallen off her horse; I could come quickly or meet the ambulance at the hospital.