Testimonies of Healing
Christian Science is an entirely new way of life, and I am unspeakably grateful for having been given the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, many years ago.
The truth of a statement by Mrs. Eddy has been brought home to me many times ( Science and Health , p.
For more than fifty years the teachings of Christian Science have brought me healing, wise counsel, and peace of mind whenever I have turned to them wholeheartedly. As a child I had the benefit of Christian Science Sunday School teaching and the help of my mother and, when needed, of a Christian Science practitioner, who was listed in the Journal.
It is with a grateful heart for the many healings my family and I have received through Christian Science that I submit my testimony. When I was in my late teens and a student in the Christian Science Sunday School, I witnessed my first healing in Christian Science.
Through fulfilling God's laws, obeying His commands, and steadfastly acknowledging His allness, my family and I have had many beautiful demonstrations of the healing truths of Christian Science. Some years ago, before my study of Christian Science, I was afflicted with a skin condition.
In the book of Isaiah we read ( 45:23 ), "Unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. " A variety of experiences have helped me to understand and obey this basic truth.
During the depression years my business was near failure, and my funds were very low. Yearning to know more about God, I was led to apply for class instruction in Christian Science.
For many years Christian Science has met my every need. I am very grateful for the understanding of God that has come to me through the study of our two textbooks, the Bible and Science and Health by Mrs.
Christian Science was first presented to me at a time when I had lost all desire to be identified with church activities. The first time I entered a Church of Christ, Scientist, and saw the words, "God is Love," I said, "What a wonderful slogan.
I wish to give grateful thanks for the many wonderful blessings that Christian Science has brought into my life. When I was eight years of age, my father became interested in Christian Science through attending a Christian Science Sunday service and then reading the textbook, Science and Health by Mrs.