Testimonies of Healing

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.

That the application of Christian Science is effective has been proved many times in our family. Several years ago, our older son, Bruce, earned a sales bonus from his company The sales manager and fifteen salesmen and their wives were given a cruise in the Caribbean.

About nine years ago I had a particularly beautiful opportunity to witness the healing effects of Christian Science in a way that demanded my further spiritual growth. One morning before daylight, I took my new puppy outside for a few minutes, then settled him back in his pen and decided to return to bed.

Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy states, "In healing the sick and sinning, Jesus elaborated the fact that the healing effect followed the understanding of the divine Principle and of the Christ-spirit which governed the corporeal Jesus.

I had had an inharmonious relationship with my in-laws for many years. In fact, we did not talk to one another.

" Let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant. " These words spoken by Elijah have strengthened me so often that I would like to share a healing I had that was associated with them.

" Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalms) . This was the answer to my prayer for words to express my gratitude to God for Christian Science.