Testimonies of Healing

In August, 1933, Christian Science was presented to me, and through its influence the course of my life was changed. At that time my home had been broken up.

When our son, an only child, passed on suddenly, these words of our Leader were helpful, encouraging, and sustaining ( Miscellaneous Writings, p. 160 ): "Of this we rest assured, that every trial of our faith in God makes us stronger and firmer in understanding and obedience.

Christian Science came to me as an answer to a deep search for a better knowledge of the Bible and a better understanding of God. I remember with gratitude the visit to a Christian Science practitioner, who explained very simply man's true relationship to God, saying that it could be learned by the study of the Bible, together with Science and Health.

My gratitude for Christian Science could not possibly be fully expressed in words. Nevertheless, this testimony is offered with the hope that it may help others.

Having received early training in the teachings of Christian Science both in the home and in a Christian Science Sunday School, I learned to turn to God with every problem. Consequently, when I was involved in an automobile accident a few years ago, I did not desire medical aid but wanted, rather, to go straight to my home.

Christian Science came to me as a direct answer to prayer. I had always loved the Bible and was eager to learn more of God; but as I grew into my teens, I became dissatisfied and critical of the religious training I had received.

Before I became interested in Christian Science, I suffered for many years from bronchitis and cardiac asthma. I underwent a great many forms of treatments, but with no success.

In the Journal of August, 1941, is my mother's testimony telling of our acceptance of Christian Science and of some of my childhood healings. With it is my verification of the healings, which have remained permanent.

One morning I read a testimony in the Christian Science Sentinel about a man who had worked out a difficult tax matter through the help of Christian Science, and this encouraged me to believe that I too could find the solution to my problem in this Science. At that time I was having a trying experience concerning my income tax.

I did not find Christian Science; it found me through the kindness of a tenant in my apartment who was a student of this religion. The first time I ever attended a Christian Science service I saw on a wall inside this particular church these words of Christ Jesus: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" ( Matt.