Testimonies of Healing

I relate this testimony in gratitude for Christian Science and to give courage to those who suffer from the same malady and believe themselves to be without hope of healing. As a small child I had asthma.

Being raised in a Christian family, I was taught the Bible but had never felt that I truly understood the mission of Christ Jesus, until Christian Science was presented to my husband and me. I am very grateful for the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs.

I did not come into Christian Science for physical healing. The economic depression of the thirties had hit my father's business very badly.

I would like to begin my testimony with the words from Psalm 34, verse 4: "I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. " God's answer for me came at the beginning of May, 1970, for through a friend I was led to Christian Science.

For several years prior to my turning to Christian Science I sought help from many medical doctors for the alleviation of a combination of illnesses, which included low blood pressure, anemia, hormone deficiency, and severe headaches. The medical profession held no hope that I would be healed; and without healing, my successful career as a singer would be over.

In 1962 my company assigned me to a project in a European country. As work on the project progressed, I began to develop an unkind and critical attitude toward the engineers of that country with whom I worked.

Christian Science is such a practical religion for everyday living. A few years of Christian Science Sunday School training opened my eyes to the Christly way, and I knew this was what I wanted.

Through the years that I have been studying Christian Science I have been very grateful for abundant and continuing unfoldment of good. It has been inspiring to hear the testimonies of others who expressed gratitude for the trial of their faith and the overcoming of troubles as evidences of God's care in their lives.

I am grateful that Christian Science was introduced to me early in my life, at a time when I felt inconsolable. It has taught me love and appreciation for myself and others, and not to run away from problems, but to enlarge my understanding of God's allness and His love when situations seem insolvable.

[Original in German] With a grateful heart, I think of the many blessings which I have had from my study of Christian Science through the years, whether in cases of illness or in times of great need and difficulties. If we earnestly strive to walk the straight path and to trust divine Love steadfastly and loyally, we can be certain of His love, His help and loving guidance.